Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR5 5PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	50.2%	53%	2.8%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	49.8%	47%	-2.8%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.1%	34.7%	0.6%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	47.4%	45.8%	-1.6%	44.2%	1.6%
Separated	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.5%	9.3%	2.8%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	9.9%	8.4%	-1.5%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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 (66.3%) 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	37.8%	38.7%	0.9%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	26.1%	27.6%	1.5%	33.6%	-6.0%
Fair health	22.3%	24.7%	2.4%	12.7%	12.0%
Bad health	9.5%	7.9%	-1.6%	4.0%	3.9%
Very bad health	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 5PX this area, 32.7% 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 15%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.9%	32.7%	-8.2%	18.2%	14.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	10.6%	-2.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	16.8%	-0.4%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	8.8%	2.8%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	15.9%	6.0%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	15%	5.9%	33.8%	-18.8%
Other	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.4%	76.7%	0.7%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	56.6%	46.2%	10.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Redcar Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redcar Road was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Redcar Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 381st highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£27,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SR5 5PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Redcar Road are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR5 5PX

Average Price
£92,399

Semi-Detached
£92,500

Terraced
£89,494

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£121,339

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Redcar Road

Average Price
£106,863

Semi-Detached
£121,977

Terraced
£98,648

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,138

Other
£145,855

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Redcar Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Red House Methodist Church Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-10-06	£146,000
40 Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2024-03-15	£78,822
32 Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£66,000	2024-02-29	£73,860
44 Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2023-11-21	£90,214
28 Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-02-16	£124,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR5 5PX

Employment

SR5 5PX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	7
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Other	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	426 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR	- not rated	2,399 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA	- not rated	2,494 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	2,824 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX	- not rated	3,351 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hylton Red House Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL	- not rated	409 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northern Saints Church of England Academy Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL	3out of 4	409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL	- not rated	409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5AU	3out of 4	485 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Redcar Road , SR5 5AU	3out of 4	531 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	678 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN	- not rated	678 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX	3out of 4	1,713 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	1,766 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	3,077 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB	- not rated	2,324 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	3,998 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	3out of 4	3,450 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA	- not rated	3,497 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG	3out of 4	3,499 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	365 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	4out of 4	1,083 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA	- not rated	1,651 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The New Bridge Academy Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF	- not rated	2,169 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF	- not rated	2,169 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Mail Restaurant & Staff Canteen	9, Wearfield	724 yd
The Palm / Liberty Browns	10, Timber Beach Road	806 yd
KFC	Castellian Road, Sunderland	896 yd
McDonalds	Castellian Road, Sunderland	896 yd
Riverside Diner	Business And Innovation Centre, Wearfield	923 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Last Orders	Rotherfield Road, Sunderland		743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sandwich Tree	Unit 1, Saint Catherines Court	927 yd
Balti Express	1, Castellian Road	928 yd
Chengs	4, Rawmarsh Road	985 yd
Crisp 'n' Fry	18 Rawmarsh Road, Sunderland	985 yd
Naga Noodles Express	6 Woolwich Close, Sunderland	1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road		620 yd
The Food Warehouse By Iceland	Unit 5, Timber Beach Road		807 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northern Saints C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road	grass pitches	345 yd
English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD	grass pitches	523 yd
City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	539 yd
Springs Sanctuary Spa (Sunderland) (Closed) Timber Beach Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	634 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Sunderland) TIMBER BEACH ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	636 yd
Hylton Red House School (Closed) Rutherglen Road	athletics tracks, swimming pool	682 yd
Red House Academy Rutherglen Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	724 yd
Willow Fields Community Primary School WINSLOW CLOSE	grass pitches	1,011 yd
Marley Potts Playing Fields MULBERRY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SR5 5PX