Baxter Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 4LP 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 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 4LR, SR5 4LX, SR5 4NJ, SR5 4NL, SR5 4NH, SR5 4NB, SR5 4LN, SR5 4NE, SR5 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 4LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 43.3% | 51.9% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 30.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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% | 47% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.4% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around SR5 4LP this area, 30.2% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 30.2% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 9.5% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 95.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baxter Road was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baxter Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Castle and the 280th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-01-24 | £79,113 |
| 184 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-03-20 | £127,211 |
| 186 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-09-27 | £155,608 |
| 182 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2019-05-17 | £120,007 |
| 178 Baxter Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-05-13 | £136,253 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,989 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 | 2,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,304 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 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill Academy Bexhill Road , Town End Farm SR5 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bradford Avenue , SR5 4JW | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Castle Primary School Caithness Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3RE | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Boldon Primary School Hindmarch Drive , West Boldon NE36 0HX | 4out of 4 | 1,982 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 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 1out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 5,175 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 | 4,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 931 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 5,274 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 | 120 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 51 - 53 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 398 yd | |
| Downhill Football Hub | Community North Sports Complex, Kingsway Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town End Farm W M Club | Town End Farm Workmens Club, Bexhill Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Club | 41 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 420 yd | |
| Gills Fry Fry | 33 Blackwood Road, Sunderland | 435 yd | |
| Castle Fry | Unit 2, 23 Caithness Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Newbridge CRAIGSHAW ROAD | 884 yd | |
| Bunny Hill Wellness Centre BUNNY HILL CENTRE BUNNY HILL CENTRE HYLTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Plesseys Sports Field WASHINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.