Fairfield Drive is in Sunderland and in South Tyneside district. SR6 7HE 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 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 7HQ, SR6 7HG, SR6 7HF, SR6 7HD, SR6 7HH, SR6 7HZ, SR6 7HB, SR6 7LS, SR6 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 7HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR6 7HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 20.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 63.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 38.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 39.7% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 19.8% | 11.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 31.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Drive was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Drive has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 176th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-08-12 | £207,691 |
| 43 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-22 | £254,651 |
| 5 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-07 | £226,913 |
| 21 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2021-05-04 | £236,627 |
| 5 Fairfield Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-09-25 | £206,133 |
SR6 7HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Primary School Mill Lane , Whitburn SR6 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 3,093 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 | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhead Farm Shop & Tea Room | Lizard Lane, Whitburn | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Micro Pub | 1 Percy Terrace, Whitburn | 1,050 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.