Marsden Road, Sunderland, SR6 7RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.4%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.2%	48.6%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 7RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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	19.8%	22%	2.2%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	58.5%	-2.8%	44.2%	14.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.7%	8.3%	0.6%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	9.9%	8.3%	-1.6%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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	45.8%	53.7%	7.9%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	33.7%	30.7%	-3.0%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	16.1%	11.3%	-4.8%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	14%	12.2%	-1.8%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	7.3%	-4.9%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	13.5%	1.3%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	4.5%	-3.2%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	20%	9.6%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	38.3%	39.6%	1.3%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	5.4%	2.9%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.2%	95%	-0.2%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	95.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	64.9%	46.2%	18.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Marsden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsden Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Boldon Colliery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marsden Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Boldon Colliery and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 316.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SR6 7RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marsden Road are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marsden Road, Sunderland, SR6 7RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 7RA

Average Price
£672,122

Semi-Detached
£687,212

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£663,499

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsden Road

Average Price
£716,144

Semi-Detached
£729,624

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£710,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Cairndoon Marsden Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2025-03-20	£655,274
18 Marsden Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£895,000	2024-10-15	£924,572
24 Marsden Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£679,950	2021-06-23	£827,601
The Lawns, 19 Marsden Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2021-03-09	£769,102
9 Marsden Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£647,500	2019-07-19	£815,512

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 7RA

Employment

SR6 7RA 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 7RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	1,552 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,877 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	2,146 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	3,275 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	3,309 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7RP	3out of 4	423 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Church of England VA Primary School Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP	- not rated	531 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Junior School Boldon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7RP	- not rated	531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village CofE Infants School Cleadon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7UU	- not rated	963 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Boldon Junior School North Lane , NE36 0DL	3out of 4	1,576 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	1,387 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	1,422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	2,346 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	2,346 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG	- not rated	2,348 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB	- not rated	3,971 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	4,352 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	1,296 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	4out of 4	1,416 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG	- not rated	2,348 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	3,231 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	4out of 4	3,304 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papershop	7 South End, Cleadon	403 yd
The Eastern Touch	2 Station Approach, East Boldon	729 yd
Bistro Romano	59-63 Front Street, Cleadon	748 yd
Bon Appetit Cafe Deli & Gifts	37 Front Street, Cleadon	748 yd
Luci's Bar & Bistro	42 Front Street, Cleadon	748 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stables	38 Front Street, Cleadon	705 yd
Toby Carvery Cleadon Village	Shields Road, Cleadon	894 yd
The Cottage Tavern	Shields Road, Cleadon	941 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Puccini	1 Station Approach, East Boldon		729 yd
Blacks Corner Deli and Bakehouse	1a St Johns Terrace, East Boldon		1,021 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	3 Station Terrace, East Boldon		992 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coulthard Park MEADOWFIELD DRIVE	tennis courts	687 yd
Boldon Cricket And Squash Club Sunderland Road	grass pitches, squash courts	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SR6 7RA