Lawson Crescent is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 8HX 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 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 8HB, SR6 8HT, SR6 8HU, SR6 8HD, SR6 8HS, SR6 8HF, SR6 8HA, SR6 8HG, SR6 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 8HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR6 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 42.7% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 34.1% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 42.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 15.2% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.6% | 15.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 34.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 95.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Crescent was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawson Crescent has the 15th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 111th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-08-15 | £209,013 |
| 4 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-08-14 | £151,214 |
| 3 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-05-09 | £228,273 |
| 4 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2013-04-09 | £144,257 |
| 4 Lawson Crescent, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-12-14 | £147,273 |
SR6 8HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,119 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 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,987 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 | 3,382 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 4,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 185 yd | |
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 186 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 312 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 474 yd | |
| Queen's Cafeteria | Dykelands Road, Sunderland | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 164 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 392 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 510 yd | |
| The Promenade | The Promenade 2, 1 | 713 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 80, Sea Road | 122 yd | |
| Cinamon Kitchen | 111, Sea Road | 156 yd | |
| Sea Road Fisheries | 52 Sea Road, Sunderland | 170 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 112, Sea Road | 186 yd | |
| Liking Chinese Take Away | 46, Sea Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrison, Whitburn Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 126 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 984 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.