Featherstone Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 0PF 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 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, SR6 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9LX, SR6 0PH, SR6 0PD, SR6 0PG, SR6 0PE, SR6 0PB, SR6 9LU, SR6 0NX, SR6 9LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 0PF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 47.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 43.6% | 40.3% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 36.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.3% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 5.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 42.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.7% | 95.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 92.4% | 94.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 95.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherstone Street was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Featherstone Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 420th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2021-12-10 | £319,343 |
| 36 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2020-10-16 | £345,269 |
| 50 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-02-19 | £311,785 |
| 46 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-01-10 | £361,370 |
| 48 Featherstone Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2018-01-19 | £253,645 |
SR6 0PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SR6 0PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 4,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School Dock Street , Monkwearmouth SR6 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,610 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,603 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 | 2,680 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kitchen | Side House, Saint Georges Terrace | 104 yd | |
| Love Lily | Pier Point, 1 | 192 yd | |
| Six (Relish The Thought) | 6 Pier Point, Marine Walk | 192 yd | |
| Antico Restaurant Roker | The Roker Hotel, 9 - 13 Roker Terrace | 197 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Roker Pier Cottages, 1 | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Cafe Bar | Coast, Pier Point | 179 yd | |
| Harbour View Public House | The Harbour View, Harbour View | 205 yd | |
| Grannie Annies | The Smugglers, Marine Walk | 325 yd | |
| New Derby | Roker Baths Road, Sunderland | 349 yd | |
| These Things Happen | Harbour View, Sunderland | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 56, Bede Street | 262 yd | |
| Italian Job | 54 Bede Street, Sunderland | 266 yd | |
| Black Chilli | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 269 yd | |
| Curry Kingdom | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 269 yd | |
| Canny Catering Food Co | 68 Roker Avenue | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 173 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 887 yd | |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School DOCK STREET | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.