Capetown Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 3LY 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 Capetown Road, Sunderland, SR5 3LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 3LX, SR5 3LU, SR5 3LZ, SR5 3LT, SR5 3NA, SR5 3NB, SR5 3RF, SR5 3RB, SR5 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 3LY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% | 60.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 41.2% | 39.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 32% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 (62.3%) 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 | 36% | 31.7% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 21.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 13.5% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 3LY this area, 38.3% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 38.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 97.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| No passport held | 35.9% | 13.5% | 22.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capetown Road was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capetown Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Castle and the 459th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Capetown Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2025-11-21 | £100,652 |
| 22 Capetown Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-11-22 | £99,936 |
| 24 Capetown Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2015-07-10 | £80,832 |
| 22 Capetown Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2010-12-02 | £98,816 |
| 22 Capetown Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,950 | 2000-07-14 | £95,518 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR5 3LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle Primary School Caithness Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3RE | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Castle Infants' School Chelmsford Road , SR5 3NQ | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Castle Junior School Cramlington Road , SR5 3QL | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Primary School Bexhill Road , Townend Farm SR5 4PJ | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Academy Bexhill Road , Town End Farm SR5 4PJ | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View School A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Cartwright Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3DX | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 5,261 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegreen Community School Craigshaw Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3NF | - not rated | 262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlegreen Community School Craigshaw Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3NF | - not rated | 262 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Bridge Academy Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 313 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan / Vending Dept | Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Limited, Washington Road | 659 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 51 - 53 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 694 yd | |
| Sunflowers Nursery | Winchester House, 132 | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town End Farm W M Club | Town End Farm Workmens Club, Bexhill Road | 578 yd | |
| Hylton Castle Club | Hylton Castle W M C House, Cricklewood Road | 620 yd | |
| The Hylton Castle | Hylton Castle Arms, Canterbury Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranches | Unit 3, 23 Caithness Road | 184 yd | |
| Castle Fry | Unit 2, 23 Caithness Road | 206 yd | |
| Rob's Fish Bar | 46, Castleford Road | 327 yd | |
| Gills Fry Fry | 33 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 653 yd | |
| Tandoori Club | 41 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Co-Operative | 31, Chiswick Square | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle Primary School HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CAITHNESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newbridge CRAIGSHAW ROAD | 314 yd | |
| Plesseys Sports Field WASHINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Bunny Hill Wellness Centre BUNNY HILL CENTRE BUNNY HILL CENTRE HYLTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Castle View Sports Centre CARTWRIGHT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.