Oak Crescent is in Sunderland and in South Tyneside district. SR6 7DX 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 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 7DU, SR6 7EB, SR6 7DZ, SR6 7DY, SR6 7DT, SR6 7EA, SR6 7FE, SR6 7FD, SR6 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 7DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 29.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 34.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 21% | 19.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around SR6 7DX this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 32.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Crescent was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Crescent has the 26th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 121st lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-29 | £152,796 |
| 7 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-27 | £130,419 |
| 17 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-01-10 | £166,684 |
| 11 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-09-23 | £170,664 |
| 11 Oak Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, a newly built property | £109,000 | 2004-10-29 | £179,578 |
SR6 7DX 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 retired residents living in SR6 7DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 4,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,061 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 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn County Junior Mixed School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Primary School Mill Lane , Whitburn SR6 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England School , Whitburn SR6 7EF | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,483 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 | 4,329 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 | 2,906 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 5,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutti Frutti | 8 East Street, Whitburn | 317 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Whitburn | 1 East Street, Whitburn | 317 yd | |
| eaststreet 19 | 19 East Street, Whitburn | 344 yd | |
| Barnes Institute | 13-15 East Street, Whitburn | 344 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 3 Front Street, Whitburn | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Micro Pub | 1 Percy Terrace, Whitburn | 311 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | East Street, Whitburn | 429 yd | |
| Whitburn Cricket Club | East Street, Whitburn | 429 yd | |
| Whitburn And Marsden Social Club And Institute | Whitburn and Marsden Social Club Whitburn And, Front Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madasafish | M & Ms Fisheries, 13 North Guards | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | North Guards, Whitburn | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitburn C Of E Academy RACKLY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E School & Community Association (Closed) Nicholas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 250 yd |
| Whitburn Cricket Club EAST STREET | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Cornthwaite Park WOODLANDS GROVE | tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E Academy Grass Pitches CLEADON LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 52.6% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.