Baxter Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 4LN 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 Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 4NL, SR5 4DW, SR5 4DR, SR5 4NN, SR5 4NJ, SR5 4LR, SR5 4LP, SR5 4LJ, SR5 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 4LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 4LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 42.9% | 53.3% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 23.1% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 (68.7%) 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 | 38.4% | 32.6% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 23.2% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 21.1% | -20.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 97% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baxter Road was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baxter Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Castle and the 396th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Canterbury House Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,950 | 2025-01-24 | £25,373 |
| 87 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-11-24 | £80,305 |
| 12 Canterbury House Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2022-10-21 | £48,236 |
| 73 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2020-11-13 | £73,964 |
| 3 Canterbury House Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2019-08-22 | £30,142 |
SR5 4LN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town End Academy Borodin Avenue , Town End Farm SR5 4NX | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bradford Avenue , SR5 4JW | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Academy Bexhill Road , Town End Farm SR5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Castle Primary School Caithness Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3RE | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Boldon Primary School Hindmarch Drive , West Boldon NE36 0HX | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community 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 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers Nursery | Winchester House, 132 | 80 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 51 - 53 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 340 yd | |
| Downhill Football Hub | Community North Sports Complex, Kingsway Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town End Farm W M Club | Town End Farm Workmens Club, Bexhill Road | 394 yd | |
| The Hylton Castle | Hylton Castle Arms, Canterbury Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Club | 41 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 366 yd | |
| Gills Fry Fry | 33 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 384 yd | |
| Castle Fry | Unit 2, 23 Caithness Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Newbridge CRAIGSHAW ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Bunny Hill Wellness Centre BUNNY HILL CENTRE BUNNY HILL CENTRE HYLTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 887 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 | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| 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 | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.