Rosemary Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 5NQ is located in the Redhill 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 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, SR5 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 5LX, SR5 5NJ, SR5 5NE, SR5 5NF, SR5 5LU, SR5 5NN, SR5 5LY, SR5 5NB, SR5 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 39.2% | 49.4% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 32.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 38.3% | 40.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5NQ this area, 30.5% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 30.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 12.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 14% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Road was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemary Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 433rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2024-05-24 | £102,788 |
| 20 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-11-25 | £132,235 |
| 29 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-08-14 | £113,371 |
| 20 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2011-08-12 | £111,046 |
| 17 Rosemary Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2011-06-13 | £118,385 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Redcar Road , SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5RZ | 2out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Bradford Avenue , SR5 4JW | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castletown Primary School Grange Road , Castletown SR5 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,848 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 | 1out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,508 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 | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 585 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | 1out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Ferryboat Lane , SR5 3RL | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North View Academy St. Lukes Road , South Hylton SR4 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 3,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm / Liberty Browns | 10, Timber Beach Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Orders | Rotherfield Road, Sunderland | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs | 4, Rawmarsh Road | 615 yd | |
| Crisp 'n' Fry | 18 Rawmarsh Road, Sunderland | 615 yd | |
| Balti Express | 1, Castellian Road | 1,087 yd | |
| Naga Noodles Express | 6 Woolwich Close, Sunderland | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5, Timber Beach Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Northern Saints C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Hylton Red House School (Closed) Rutherglen Road | athletics tracks, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Downhill Health And Community Sports Hub KENYA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Willow Fields Community Primary School WINSLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Sunderland) TIMBER BEACH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| Springs Sanctuary Spa (Sunderland) (Closed) Timber Beach Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 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 | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.