Roker Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 0HW is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 0HP, SR6 0NB, SR6 0ES, SR6 0NE, SR6 0LU, SR6 0EU, SR6 0LS, SR6 0LR, SR6 0NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 0HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.6% | 51.3% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 57.4% | 48.7% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SR6 0HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 30.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 41% | 37.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 32.8% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 24% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 21.6% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 19.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 27.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 8% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.2% | 78.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 72.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 74.7% | 71.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 6.6% | -7.5% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 10.7% | 0.3% | 10.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roker Avenue was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roker Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 457th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-04-04 | £352,554 |
| 115 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2020-09-30 | £101,907 |
| 119 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-09-25 | £193,494 |
| 119 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-09-01 | £180,819 |
| 112 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-07-12 | £143,857 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR6 0HW 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,051 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 | 5,230 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,198 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 | 2,120 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Vista | Marine Activities Centre North Dock, Brunel Drive | 301 yd | |
| Snow Goose | Marine Activities Centre North Dock Unit 1, Brunel Drive | 301 yd | |
| Regimental Catering Services | Royal Naval Association Club, Roker Avenue | 426 yd | |
| Roker Methodist Church | Roker Park Road, Sunderland | 508 yd | |
| Cafe Bungalow | Harbour View, Pier View | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolsey | The Licensee, 40 Millum Terrace | 80 yd | |
| The Albion | Brandling Street South, Sunderland | 131 yd | |
| These Things Happen | Harbour View, Sunderland | 180 yd | |
| The Avenue | 26, Zetland Street | 360 yd | |
| Harbour View Public House | The Harbour View, Harbour View | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canny Catering Food Co | 68 Roker Avenue | 135 yd | |
| Amigo | 56 Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 265 yd | |
| Pizza Stop | Lugano, 151 Roker Avenue | 348 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 56, Bede Street | 410 yd | |
| Roker Fisheries | 177, Roker Avenue | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Dorothy Primary School DOCK STREET | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sunderland) SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK NEWCASTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 914 yd | |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.