Caspian Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 3SE 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 Caspian Road, Sunderland, SR5 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 3SF, SR5 3SJ, SR5 3SA, SR5 3RZ, SR5 3SN, SR5 3RR, SR5 3RS, SR5 3DG, SR5 3DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 3SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR5 3SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 43.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 5.5% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 25.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 97.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caspian Road was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caspian Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Castle and the 321st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Caspian Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-30 | £157,892 |
| 20 Caspian Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-02 | £179,670 |
| 20 Caspian Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-30 | £173,532 |
| 57 Caspian Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-06-10 | £136,250 |
| 44 Caspian Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-04-03 | £132,961 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,044 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 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castletown Primary School Grange Road , Castletown SR5 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Academy Bexhill Road , Town End Farm SR5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town End Academy Borodin Avenue , Town End Farm SR5 4NX | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hylton Primary Academy Union Street , South Hylton SR4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 4,566 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 | 4,574 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 | 2,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 645 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 4,072 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 | 395 yd | |
| Grundfos Manufacturing Limited | Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland | 604 yd | |
| Nissan / Vending Dept | Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Limited, Washington Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle Club | Hylton Castle W M C House, Cricklewood Road | 291 yd | |
| The Wessington | 1 Hylton Grange, Sunderland | 691 yd | |
| The Hylton Castle | Hylton Castle Arms, Canterbury Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob's Fish Bar | 46, Castleford Road | 591 yd | |
| Ranches | Unit 3, 23 Caithness Road | 741 yd | |
| Castle Fry | Unit 2, 23 Caithness Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Co-Operative | 31, Chiswick Square | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle View Sports Centre CARTWRIGHT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Billy Hardy Sports Complex RYDAL MOUNT | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Hylton Castle Primary School HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL HYLTON CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CAITHNESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Castletown Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newbridge CRAIGSHAW ROAD | 964 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 | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.