West Quay Road is in Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 2TE is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Quay Road, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland, SR5 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 2AQ, SR5 2AL, SR5 2BB, SR5 2BH, SR5 2AR, SR5 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 2TE has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 40.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 40.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 28.7% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -19.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 19.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SR5 2TE this area, 37% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 37% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.2% | 97.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Quay Road was 294.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.8% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Quay Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 69th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit E2 West Quay Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £4,369,650 | 2016-09-30 | £5,274,607 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR5 2TE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Playgroup Hub | 10 Pickersgill Court, Sunderland | 196 yd | |
| Sunderland Wall | Doxford Print Works, Ditchburn Terrace | 400 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | Business And Innovation Centre, Wearfield | 452 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee Sunderland Pallion DT, Drive Thru, Pallion Retail Park | 599 yd | |
| Webster's Ropery | Websters Ropery, Deptford Terrace | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Inn | 43, Wear Street | 222 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Pallion New Road, Sunderland | 568 yd | |
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 595 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Deli | 1, Austin Boulevard | 196 yd | |
| Pasha Pizza | 52 The Green, Southwick | 649 yd | |
| Subway | A, 44 | 672 yd | |
| The Dainty Deli | 27 The Green, Southwick | 687 yd | |
| Southwick Chippy | 2, Carlisle Terrace | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Pallion Retail Park Units 5 And Unit 6, Woodbine Terrace | 593 yd | |
| Iceland | Pallion Retail Park, 3 | 593 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road | 757 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Sunderland) WAYFARER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Sunderland Indoor Arena (Closed) Pallion Trading Estate | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| Aaasports Sunderland Shakespeare Street | 873 yd | |
| Palm Beach Health & Beauty (Closed) Southwick Road | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Southwick Sports Hall (Closed) Shakesphere Street | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.