Beechwood Crescent is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 5AG is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Crescent, Sunderland, SR5 5AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 5AT, SR5 5AF, SR5 5AD, SR5 5AB, SR5 5AE, SR5 5PA, SR5 5BH, SR5 5AY, SR5 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR5 5AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 55.9% | 49.7% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 44.1% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 49.8% | 54.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 24.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 39.5% | 45.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 23.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
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 5AG this area, 40.9% 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 10.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.6% | 40.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 10.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -22.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 99.4% | 97% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 97% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Crescent was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 452nd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Beechwood Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2025-01-10 | £102,308 |
| 74 Beechwood Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-06-15 | £90,604 |
| 45 Beechwood Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2008-05-30 | £80,205 |
| 47 Beechwood Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,720 | 2004-03-22 | £34,925 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | - not rated | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School The King's Road , Southwick SR5 2JD | - not rated | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Cartwright Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3DX | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 5,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen's | 5 North Hylton Road, Southwick | 384 yd | |
| Riverside Diner | Business And Innovation Centre, Wearfield | 734 yd | |
| Royal Mail Restaurant & Staff Canteen | 9, Wearfield | 831 yd | |
| Cups & Cakes CIC | Beaumont Street, Southwick | 882 yd | |
| The Green Bean | The Old Police Station, The Green | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogans | Hogans Public House, 3 Stoney Lane | 940 yd | |
| Tram Car Inn | The Green, Sunderland | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Chippy | 2, Carlisle Terrace | 472 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 45, Carlisle Terrace | 615 yd | |
| Ying's Thai Takeaway | 7 Davison Terrace, Sunderland | 650 yd | |
| Naga Noodles Express | 6 Woolwich Close, Sunderland | 657 yd | |
| Fountains Fish And Chips | 1, Exmouth Square | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road | 610 yd | |
| Heron Foods | The Market Unit 3, The Green | 997 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School (Closed) Clarence Street | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Willow Fields Community Primary School WINSLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Hylton Red House School (Closed) Rutherglen Road | athletics tracks, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Elite Health And Fitness ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD ELITE HEALTH AND FITNESS KINGS ROAD THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Northern Saints C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.