West Meadows Road, Sunderland, SR6 7TU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 7TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.7%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49.5%	49.3%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.3%

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 7TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	14.3%	20.9%	6.6%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	72.5%	62.2%	-10.3%	44.2%	18.0%
Separated	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	4.1%	5.2%	1.1%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	9%	10%	1.0%	6.1%	3.9%

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	52.5%	53.1%	0.6%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	30.6%	31.5%	0.9%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	13.1%	12.9%	-0.2%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

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 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	13.4%	4.0%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	9.3%	-3.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	10.9%	-3.0%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	3.2%	-2.5%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	11.7%	3.1%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	47.5%	49.4%	1.9%	33.8%	15.6%
Other	2%	2%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2%	3.5%	1.5%	3.1%	0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	91.6%	95.8%	4.2%	81.4%	14.4%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	96.3%	97.2%	0.9%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	97.2%	1.2%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Sikh	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is West Meadows Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Meadows Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Boldon Colliery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Meadows Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Boldon Colliery and the 117th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

🔎 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 7TU, 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 West Meadows Road are based on 55 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 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, SR6 7TU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 7TU

Average Price
£537,533

Semi-Detached
£471,531

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£691,538

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Meadows Road

Average Price
£605,601

Semi-Detached
£441,044

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£803,070

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Meadows Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-10-30	£445,208
26 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£895,500	2023-09-29	£941,624
19 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2021-11-24	£672,595
15 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2021-06-17	£752,225
38 West Meadows Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£259,950	2021-03-17	£325,681

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 7TU

Employment

SR6 7TU 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 7TU 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	85
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2

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	2,172 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	3,581 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	3,966 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	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 Village SR6 7RP	4out of 4	1,003 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Village Primary School Cleadon Lane , Whitburn SR6 7NS	2out of 4	1,931 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Boldon Infants' School Front Street , NE36 0SW	4out of 4	2,134 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Boldon Junior School North Lane , NE36 0DL	2out of 4	2,161 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,615 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN	1out of 4	2,587 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	4out of 4	2,625 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ	2out of 4	3,211 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	4out of 4	3,513 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	4,941 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	- not rated	3,427 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU	2out of 4	3,821 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	4,177 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	4,275 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	3out of 4	4,609 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunderland AFC	Academy Of Light, Sunderland Road	693 yd
Bistro Romano	59-63 Front Street, Cleadon	932 yd
Bon Appetit Cafe Deli & Gifts	37 Front Street, Cleadon	932 yd
Luci's Bar & Bistro	42 Front Street, Cleadon	932 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stables	38 Front Street, Cleadon	904 yd
Toby Carvery Cleadon Village	Shields Road, Cleadon	1,067 yd
The Cottage Tavern	Shields Road, Cleadon	1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coulthard Park MEADOWFIELD DRIVE	tennis courts	573 yd
Academy Of Light (Sunderland Afc) SUNDERLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	738 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	48.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.45 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.45 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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