Rotherham Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 5QL 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 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, SR5 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 5QW, SR5 5QY, SR5 5QQ, SR5 5QN, SR5 5QP, SR5 5QG, SR5 5QJ, SR5 5QZ, SR5 5QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 5QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 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 5QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 38.8% | 51.2% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 38.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 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 | 43.7% | 44.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 34% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 11% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 17.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherham Road was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% higher than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherham Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 230th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-21 | £163,647 |
| 104 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-05-31 | £84,715 |
| 92 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-10-21 | £153,775 |
| 89 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-09-21 | £127,710 |
| 94 Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-05-18 | £153,806 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR5 5QL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | - not rated | 2 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | - not rated | 2 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Harland Church of England Aided Primary School Ramillies Road , Red House SR5 5JA | - not rated | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School Redcar Road , Red House SR5 5AU | 3out of 4 | 883 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 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 1,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell School Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,441 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 | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Bridge Academy Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlegreen Community School Craigshaw Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 686 yd | |
| KFC | Castellian Road, Sunderland | 690 yd | |
| McDonalds | Castellian Road, Sunderland | 690 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Unit 1, Timber Beach Road | 780 yd | |
| Costa | A, 1 | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Orders | Rotherfield Road, Sunderland | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs | 4, Rawmarsh Road | 638 yd | |
| Crisp 'n' Fry | 18 Rawmarsh Road, Sunderland | 638 yd | |
| Balti Express | 1, Castellian Road | 670 yd | |
| The Sandwich Tree | Unit 1, Saint Catherines Court | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5, Timber Beach Road | 686 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Riverside Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Saints C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Sunderland) TIMBER BEACH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Springs Sanctuary Spa (Sunderland) (Closed) Timber Beach Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Hylton Red House School (Closed) Rutherglen Road | athletics tracks, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School REDCAR ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| City Of Sunderland College (Closed) Hylton Centre Hylton Centre North Hylton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Downhill Health And Community Sports Hub KENYA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.