Wellands Drive is in Sunderland and in South Tyneside district. SR6 7LH 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 Drive, Sunderland, SR6 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 7LG, SR6 7LQ, SR6 7BH, SR6 7LJ, SR6 7NP, SR6 7LF, SR6 7BQ, SR6 7BG, SR6 7BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 7LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 34.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 42.1% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 37.5% | 48.2% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 22.7% | -17.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 25.9% | 16.4% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.1% | 97.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellands Drive was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellands Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wellands Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-10-23 | £183,574 |
| 12 Wellands Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2007-01-26 | £204,081 |
| 12 Wellands Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,950 | 2000-09-13 | £193,473 |
| 12 Wellands Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1997-11-11 | £215,682 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR6 7LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Primary School Mill Lane , Whitburn SR6 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,059 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 | 4,231 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 4,772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 5,387 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 678 yd | |
| eaststreet 19 | 19 East Street, Whitburn | 695 yd | |
| Barnes Institute | 13-15 East Street, Whitburn | 695 yd | |
| Tutti Frutti | 8 East Street, Whitburn | 743 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Whitburn | 1 East Street, Whitburn | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn And Marsden Social Club And Institute | Whitburn and Marsden Social Club Whitburn And, Front Street | 590 yd | |
| Blues Micro Pub | 1 Percy Terrace, Whitburn | 661 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | East Street, Whitburn | 836 yd | |
| Whitburn Cricket Club | East Street, Whitburn | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madasafish | M & Ms Fisheries, 13 North Guards | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | North Guards, Whitburn | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E Academy Grass Pitches CLEADON LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Whitburn Cricket Club EAST STREET | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Cornthwaite Park WOODLANDS GROVE | tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E School & Community Association (Closed) Nicholas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 965 yd |
| Whitburn C Of E Academy RACKLY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.