Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 8EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 8EX 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%

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 8EX 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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Dorset Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset 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.

Dorset 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%.

🔎 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 8EX, 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 Dorset Avenue are based on 13 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 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 8EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 8EX

Average Price
£200,854

Semi-Detached
£203,254

Terraced
£176,854

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Avenue

Average Price
£210,450

Semi-Detached
£213,092

Terraced
£178,743

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2021-03-01	£281,990
10 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2019-06-26	£180,000
5 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2018-10-31	£190,072
14 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,500	2016-05-11	£225,934
16 Dorset Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2013-05-21	£178,743

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 8EX

Employment

SR6 8EX 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 8EX 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,902 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	4,205 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	220 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	4out of 4	220 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	682 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	4out of 4	2,570 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN	1out of 4	3,129 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN	4out of 4	4,049 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA	1out of 4	4,441 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	5,411 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,187 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	3,570 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA	- not rated	4,268 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	- not rated	4,279 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA	- not rated	4,496 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
The Mad Hatter	113, Sea Road	288 yd
Rosemary's Cafe	89, Sea Road	392 yd
Queen's Cafeteria	Dykelands Road, Sunderland	461 yd
Goa Exemplary Indian Cuisine	6, 5	498 yd
Santino's	5/6 Queens Parade, Sunderland	498 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Marine	Sea Road, Sunderland	250 yd
The Promenade	The Promenade 2, 1	498 yd
Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger	231, Fulwell Road	614 yd
Captain Morgan	Unit 34 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road	640 yd
Heineken	HEINEKEN BAR, Unit 14 Stack Seaburn	640 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	112, Sea Road	288 yd
Subway	80, Sea Road	294 yd
Cinamon Kitchen	111, Sea Road	313 yd
Sea Road Fisheries	52 Sea Road, Sunderland	386 yd
Liking Chinese Take Away	46, Sea Road	451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets	Morrison, Whitburn Road		640 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET	health and fitness suite	339 yd
Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	481 yd
Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road	health and fitness suite	576 yd
Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	693 yd
Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE	grass pitches	723 yd
Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches	776 yd
Seaburn Camp (Closed) Whitburn Road	grass pitches	831 yd
Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	910 yd
Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road	grass pitches	1,087 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	56.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR6 8EX