South Cliff is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 0PH 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 South Cliff, Sunderland, SR6 0PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 0PF, SR6 0PP, SR6 0PR, SR6 0PE, SR6 9LX, SR6 0PL, SR6 0PG, SR6 0PD, SR6 0RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 0PH 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 South Cliff was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Cliff has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 453rd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Park Avenue, 15 South Cliff, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-07 | £221,082 |
| Flat 11 South Lodge, 12 - 13 South Cliff, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2025-03-11 | £1,784,287 |
| Andover South Cliff, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-07 | £418,426 |
| 7C South Cliff, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-20 | £273,842 |
| 11 The Mews, 15 South Cliff, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-11-11 | £68,202 |
SR6 0PH 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 0PH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,459 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 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Junior School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 2,775 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Lily | Pier Point, 1 | 103 yd | |
| Six (Relish The Thought) | 6 Pier Point, Marine Walk | 103 yd | |
| Cole Kitchen | Side House, Saint Georges Terrace | 112 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Roker Pier Cottages, 1 | 120 yd | |
| Pier Fish And Chips | Roker Pier Cottages, 1 | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Cafe Bar | Coast, Pier Point | 91 yd | |
| Harbour View Public House | The Harbour View, Harbour View | 221 yd | |
| Grannie Annies | The Smugglers, Marine Walk | 326 yd | |
| These Things Happen | Harbour View, Sunderland | 426 yd | |
| New Derby | Roker Baths Road, Sunderland | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 56, Bede Street | 335 yd | |
| Italian Job | 54 Bede Street, Sunderland | 347 yd | |
| Black Chilli | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 351 yd | |
| Curry Kingdom | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 351 yd | |
| Canny Catering Food Co | 68 Roker Avenue | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 262 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 976 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 | 60.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.