Dunmore Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 8ET is located in the Fulwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 8EU, SR6 8BY, SR6 8ES, SR6 8DW, SR6 8EX, SR6 8DN, SR6 8BX, SR6 8BU, SR6 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 8ET 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 | 54.5% | 50.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 21.1% | 26% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 58.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 47.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 17.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 6.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 31.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunmore Avenue was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dunmore Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 37th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-03 | £157,753 |
| 10 Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-23 | £211,871 |
| 19 Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-07-12 | £217,491 |
| 11 Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-12 | £238,333 |
| 7 Dunmore Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-11-04 | £214,117 |
SR6 8ET 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 8ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 4,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 4,552 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 347 yd | |
| Queen's Cafeteria | Dykelands Road, Sunderland | 352 yd | |
| Goa Exemplary Indian Cuisine | 6, 5 | 386 yd | |
| Santino's | 5/6 Queens Parade, Sunderland | 386 yd | |
| The Salt House Kitchen | 6, Queens Parade | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 311 yd | |
| The Promenade | The Promenade 2, 1 | 386 yd | |
| Captain Morgan | Unit 34 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road | 550 yd | |
| Heineken | HEINEKEN BAR, Unit 14 Stack Seaburn | 550 yd | |
| The Gin Cabinet | THE GIN CABINET, Unit 23 Stack Seaburn | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 112, Sea Road | 347 yd | |
| Subway | 80, Sea Road | 378 yd | |
| Sandra Minchellas's Fish And Chip Shop | Rear 8, 7 | 386 yd | |
| Cinamon Kitchen | 111, Sea Road | 388 yd | |
| Devito's Seaburn | 8 Queens Parade, Sunderland | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrison, Whitburn Road | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Seaburn Camp (Closed) Whitburn Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.