Kenton Grove is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 0HH is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenton Grove, Sunderland, SR6 0HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 0HU, SR6 0DG, SR6 0JB, SR6 0HZ, SR6 0JA, SR6 0JG, SR6 0DN, SR6 0JH, SR6 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 0HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.2% | 51.4% | 10.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 58.8% | 48.6% | -10.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 SR6 0HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 31.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 43.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 20% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 27.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 27.3% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 10.8% | 0.8% | -10.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.4% | 92.1% | 11.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 89% | 7.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 3.3% | -12.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 89% | 8.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 2.8% | -11.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenton Grove was 270.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.6% higher than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kenton Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 78th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Kenton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-04 | £247,280 |
| 1 Kenton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2018-11-30 | £251,840 |
| 20 Kenton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-02-20 | £195,750 |
| 21 Kenton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-02-05 | £280,875 |
| 16 Kenton Grove, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-08-02 | £244,117 |
SR6 0HH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SR6 0HH 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,716 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 612 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe (Tesco Family Dining) | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 266 yd | |
| McDonalds | Monk Street, Wearmouth Street | 346 yd | |
| Regimental Catering Services | Royal Naval Association Club, Roker Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Jazzys | Jazzy's, 97 - 99 Newcastle Road | 374 yd | |
| Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe | 16, Roker Avenue | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge | 88 Fulwell Road, Sunderland | 126 yd | |
| Royal Naval Assoc Club | Royal Naval Association Club, Roker Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Howard Arms | 183, Roker Avenue | 381 yd | |
| The Avenue | 26, Zetland Street | 439 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 207 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roker Tandoori | 170 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 367 yd | |
| Roker Fisheries | 177, Roker Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Slice Sunderland | Unit 2, 1 - 2 Monk Street | 379 yd | |
| La Dolce Vita | 17 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 393 yd | |
| Crozier Fisheries | 8, Crozier Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 266 yd | |
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sunderland) SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK NEWCASTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School DOCK STREET | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Sunderland Fc (Stadium Of Light) STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK STADIUM OF LIGHT ADMIN BUILDING STADIUM PARK VAUX BREWERY WAY | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 625 yd | |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Sunderland Aquatic Centre VAUX BREWERY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Beacon Of Light BEACON OF LIGHT BEACON OF LIGHT VAUX BREWERY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 761 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.