Dorking Road, Sunderland, SR6 8HA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 8HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

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 8HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	28.1%	25%	-3.1%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.1%	56.3%	2.2%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.6%	7.9%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	9.5%	8.8%	-0.7%	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	42.3%	46.1%	3.8%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	33%	34.6%	1.6%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	17.6%	13.8%	-3.8%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	6.4%	4.1%	-2.3%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

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	24.7%	15.6%	-9.1%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	13.5%	0.5%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	9.3%	2.4%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	21.1%	7.7%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	22.9%	27.8%	4.9%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	4.8%	1.3%	-3.5%	2.8%	-1.5%

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)
White	99.6%	100%	0.4%	81.4%	18.6%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	99.6%	98.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	98.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	68.3%	46.2%	22.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Dorking Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorking Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Dorking Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

🔎 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 8HA, 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 Dorking Road are based on 16 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 Dorking Road, Sunderland, SR6 8HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 8HA

Average Price
£252,319

Semi-Detached
£252,319

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorking Road

Average Price
£254,361

Semi-Detached
£254,361

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorking Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Dorking Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,000	2022-09-29	£249,963
11 Dorking Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-09-29	£278,343
4 Dorking Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2017-07-14	£267,359
5 Dorking Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2015-11-27	£307,570
7 Dorking Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,500	2014-04-07	£198,028

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 8HA

Employment

SR6 8HA 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 8HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	12
Education	12
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	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	1,740 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN	- not rated	2,960 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	3,878 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR	- not rated	3,991 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	4,227 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	167 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	167 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU	3out of 4	1,066 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	846 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	924 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	924 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX	- not rated	2,276 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	3out of 4	2,630 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	1,804 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	5,351 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	934 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN	3out of 4	2,150 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	3,089 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	3,509 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	3,581 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
The Mad Hatter	113, Sea Road	246 yd
Rosemary's Cafe	89, Sea Road	292 yd
Clacey's Coffee House	12 Sea Road, Sunderland	415 yd
The Play Cafe	Unit 1, 9 Station Road	566 yd
Queen's Cafeteria	Dykelands Road, Sunderland	588 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Marine	Sea Road, Sunderland	212 yd
Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger	231, Fulwell Road	494 yd
Mill View Social Club	Millview Social Club, Station Road	609 yd
The Promenade	The Promenade 2, 1	625 yd
Captain Morgan	Unit 34 Stack Seaburn, Whitburn Road	758 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	80, Sea Road	213 yd
Cinamon Kitchen	111, Sea Road	241 yd
Domino's Pizza	112, Sea Road	246 yd
Sea Road Fisheries	52 Sea Road, Sunderland	279 yd
Liking Chinese Take Away	46, Sea Road	336 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets	Morrison, Whitburn Road		758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET	health and fitness suite	234 yd
Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	568 yd
Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE	grass pitches	596 yd
Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	606 yd
Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road	health and fitness suite	693 yd
Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches	705 yd
Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	849 yd
Seaburn Camp (Closed) Whitburn Road	grass pitches	942 yd
Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road	grass pitches	960 yd
Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 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	62.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.02 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR6 8HA