Lavender Grove is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 3EJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Grove, Sunderland, SR5 3EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 3DL, SR5 3DJ, SR5 3EL, SR5 3DN, SR5 3EG, SR5 3EF, SR5 3DH, SR5 3EP, SR5 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 3EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 51% | -6.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 43% | 49% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 41.5% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 32.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 8.3% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (65.1%) 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 | 30.3% | 36.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 20.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 3EJ this area, 35.1% 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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.8% | 35.1% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 12.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Grove was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Grove has the 17th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Castle and the 205th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lavender Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-07-11 | £114,683 |
| 23 Lavender Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-12-04 | £153,614 |
| 4 Lavender Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2017-12-01 | £147,052 |
| 19 Lavender Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-10-25 | £111,186 |
| 7 Lavender Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-06-30 | £127,109 |
SR5 3EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR5 3EJ 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 | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown Primary School Grange Road , Castletown SR5 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Castle Primary School Caithness Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3RE | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Academy Bexhill Road , Town End Farm SR5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hylton Primary Academy Union Street , South Hylton SR4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 590 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Tramp | Unit 2B, Sunrise Enterprise Park | 592 yd | |
| Adriano's | Unit 1, Zagros House | 592 yd | |
| Grundfos Manufacturing Limited | Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle Club | Hylton Castle W M C House, Cricklewood Road | 644 yd | |
| The Wessington | 1 Hylton Grange, Sunderland | 821 yd | |
| The Hylton Castle | Hylton Castle Arms, Canterbury Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fry | 13 Ethel Terrace, Sunderland | 617 yd | |
| Solo Pizza | 3, 1 | 648 yd | |
| Rob's Fish Bar | 46, Castleford Road | 851 yd | |
| Castle Fry | Unit 2, 23 Caithness Road | 981 yd | |
| Ranches | Unit 3, 23 Caithness Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | Ethel Terrace, Sunderland | 594 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Unit 1 Ryhope Street South | 598 yd | |
| North Eastern Co-Operative | 31, Chiswick Square | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle View Sports Centre CARTWRIGHT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Billy Hardy Sports Complex RYDAL MOUNT | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Castletown Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Hylton Castle Primary School HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CAITHNESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newbridge CRAIGSHAW ROAD | 1,072 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.