Wellands Lane is in Sunderland and in South Tyneside district. SR6 7BJ is located in the Whitburn and Marsden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellands Lane, Sunderland, SR6 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 7BP, SR6 7LA, SR6 7AQ, SR6 7LJ, SR6 7AH, SR6 7LF, SR6 7AG, SR6 7BG, SR6 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 7BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 54.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.5% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 28.6% | 38.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 56% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 15.7% | -17.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellands Lane was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellands Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Wellands Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-10-25 | £172,468 |
| 56 Wellands Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-09-01 | £141,721 |
| 38 Wellands Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,100 | 2022-06-24 | £253,762 |
| 23 Wellands Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-07-09 | £121,041 |
| 38 Wellands Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-15 | £111,756 |
SR6 7BJ 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn County Infants' School Lizard Lane , Whitburn SR6 7AH | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn County Junior Mixed School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Primary School Mill Lane , Whitburn SR6 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England School , Whitburn SR6 7EF | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 4,541 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Cafe | 3 Front Street, Whitburn | 419 yd | |
| eaststreet 19 | 19 East Street, Whitburn | 445 yd | |
| Barnes Institute | 13-15 East Street, Whitburn | 445 yd | |
| Tutti Frutti | 8 East Street, Whitburn | 491 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Whitburn | 1 East Street, Whitburn | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn And Marsden Social Club And Institute | Whitburn and Marsden Social Club Whitburn And, Front Street | 326 yd | |
| Blues Micro Pub | 1 Percy Terrace, Whitburn | 443 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | East Street, Whitburn | 572 yd | |
| Whitburn Cricket Club | East Street, Whitburn | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madasafish | M & Ms Fisheries, 13 North Guards | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | North Guards, Whitburn | 416 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E Academy Grass Pitches CLEADON LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Whitburn Cricket Club EAST STREET | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Cornthwaite Park WOODLANDS GROVE | tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E School & Community Association (Closed) Nicholas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 712 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E Academy RACKLY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.