Dykelands Road, Sunderland, SR6 8DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 8DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51.5%	49.4%	-2.1%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	48.5%	50.6%	2.1%	49.0%	1.6%

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 8DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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	16.4%	13.8%	-2.6%	37.9%	-24.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.5%	63.8%	-0.7%	44.2%	19.6%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	3.6%	6.2%	2.6%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	14.5%	14.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	8.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	36.1%	-1.7%	48.4%	-12.3%
Good health	27.4%	34.3%	6.9%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	24.1%	23.2%	-0.9%	12.7%	10.5%
Bad health	9.5%	4.3%	-5.2%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	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.

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.7%	22.5%	-5.2%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	11.5%	2.0%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	10.5%	-5.4%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	9.5%	13.9%	4.4%	5.3%	8.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.5%	16.3%	10.8%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	28.2%	21.5%	-6.7%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	3.6%	3.8%	0.2%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	100%	0.8%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.1% 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	99.2%	99.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.9%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	99.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.9%
10+ Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.9%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.7%	37.2%	-13.5%
Christian	69%	46.2%	22.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Dykelands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dykelands Road was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dykelands Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 317th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SR6 8DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Dykelands Road are based on 129 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 Dykelands Road, Sunderland, SR6 8DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 8DQ

Average Price
£284,380

Semi-Detached
£307,782

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£237,575

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dykelands Road

Average Price
£236,711

Semi-Detached
£238,556

Terraced
£238,350

Detached
£240,294

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,066

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dykelands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Burnside Dykelands Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£309,950	2021-09-30	£359,804
East Lodge Dykelands Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£184,500	2016-08-25	£245,847
Preston Dykelands Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2012-06-01	£292,633
Burnside Dykelands Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,500	2001-06-29	£248,886
Preston Dykelands Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	1999-02-19	£313,956

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 8DQ

Employment

SR6 8DQ 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 8DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	130
Full-Time Employee	33
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2
Unemployed	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	12
Manufacturing	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA	- not rated	2,174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN	- not rated	3,257 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	4,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR	- not rated	4,436 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	4,437 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE	4out of 4	503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	503 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	503 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	929 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU	3out of 4	1,443 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG	3out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,083 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	1,083 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX	- not rated	1,861 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	3out of 4	2,248 yd	Academy converter	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	2,248 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL	- not rated	1,149 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN	3out of 4	2,574 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	3,488 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	3,512 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD	- not rated	3,901 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen's Cafeteria	Dykelands Road, Sunderland	173 yd
Goa Exemplary Indian Cuisine	6, 5	227 yd
Santino's	5/6 Queens Parade, Sunderland	227 yd
The Salt House Kitchen	6, Queens Parade	227 yd
Gabrieles	4, Queens Parade	227 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Promenade	The Promenade 2, 1	227 yd
Captain Morgan	Unit 34 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road	305 yd
Heineken	HEINEKEN BAR, Unit 14 Stack Seaburn	305 yd
The Gin Cabinet	THE GIN CABINET, Unit 23 Stack Seaburn	305 yd
YOLO Bar	YOLO, Unit 30 Stack Seaburn	305 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Devito's Seaburn	8 Queens Parade, Sunderland	226 yd
Sandra Minchellas's Fish And Chip Shop	Rear 8, 7	227 yd
Bao Down	Unit 27 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road	254 yd
Boojie Burger	Unit 5 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road	305 yd
Acropolis Street Food	Acropolis Street Food (Stack S) Ltd, Unit 18 Stack Seaburn	305 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets	Morrison, Whitburn Road		305 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road	health and fitness suite	241 yd
Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	276 yd
Seaburn Camp (Closed) Whitburn Road	grass pitches	500 yd
Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET	health and fitness suite	674 yd
Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches	921 yd
Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,022 yd
Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,023 yd
Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE	grass pitches	1,041 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	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	66.7%

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%

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