Old Course Road, Sunderland, SR6 7TS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 7TS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	51.7%	49.7%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	48.3%	50.3%	2.0%	49.0%	1.3%

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 7TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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	18.8%	21.4%	2.6%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	68%	64.4%	-3.6%	44.2%	20.2%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	6.3%	5.3%	-1.0%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	5.1%	8.2%	3.1%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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	54.2%	54.3%	0.1%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	33.4%	31.5%	-1.9%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	9.3%	11.8%	2.5%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around SR6 7TS this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.2%	8.6%	-0.6%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.4%	-4.5%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	10.7%	-4.7%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.4%	2.4%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	18.6%	4.6%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	42.6%	50%	7.4%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	4.8%	0.4%	-4.4%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.1%	0.1%
Indian	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	1.9%	4%	2.1%	2.7%	1.3%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.2%	89.3%	1.1%	81.4%	7.9%
Other	4%	0%	-4.0%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	93.5%	95.4%	1.9%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	3.5%	-1.8%	5.6%	-2.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	95.4%	1.9%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.3%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.1%	76.7%	18.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	4.6%	13.5%	-8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.8%	37.2%	-9.4%
Christian	60.6%	46.2%	14.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	5.8%	6.5%	-0.7%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Old Course Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Course Road was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Boldon Colliery average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Course Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Boldon Colliery and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 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 7TS, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 Old Course Road are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sunderland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Course Road, Sunderland, SR6 7TS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 7TS

Average Price
£274,341

Semi-Detached
£247,264

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£301,418

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Course Road

Average Price
£314,460

Semi-Detached
£290,732

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,409

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Course Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Old Course Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2021-03-12	£336,738
2 Old Course Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2020-10-16	£334,329
11 Old Course Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-02-26	£276,010
5 Old Course Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2018-07-27	£311,153
4 Old Course Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2017-04-12	£275,389

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 7TS

Employment

SR6 7TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7TS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Construction	6
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	2,030 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	2,533 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	2,567 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA	- not rated	3,516 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL	4out of 4	3,564 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleadon Village CofE Infants School Cleadon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7UU	- not rated	850 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7RP	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Church of England VA Primary School Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP	- not rated	954 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Junior School Boldon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7RP	- not rated	954 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	1,906 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG	3out of 4	1,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	1,955 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	1,983 yd	Community school	No	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	3,445 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	4,832 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	1,398 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	4out of 4	1,979 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	3,017 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG	- not rated	3,021 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	4out of 4	3,370 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
Bistro Romano	59-63 Front Street, Cleadon	825 yd
Bon Appetit Cafe Deli & Gifts	37 Front Street, Cleadon	825 yd
Luci's Bar & Bistro	42 Front Street, Cleadon	825 yd
Sunderland AFC	Academy Of Light, Sunderland Road	928 yd
Papershop	7 South End, Cleadon	953 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stables	38 Front Street, Cleadon	788 yd
Toby Carvery Cleadon Village	Shields Road, Cleadon	980 yd
The Cottage Tavern	Shields Road, Cleadon	998 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coulthard Park MEADOWFIELD DRIVE	tennis courts	489 yd
Academy Of Light (Sunderland Afc) SUNDERLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	993 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	30 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.09 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.09 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s

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