Thorburn Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 8HY 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 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, SR6 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 8HZ, SR6 9BW, SR6 8HU, SR6 9DA, SR6 9DB, SR6 8HT, SR6 8JA, SR6 9BX, SR6 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 8HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.2% | 54% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 49.1% | 40.7% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around SR6 8HY this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 9.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 33.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorburn Street was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Thorburn Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 323rd highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-12-16 | £221,238 |
| 18 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2021-09-23 | £172,411 |
| 3 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2020-10-26 | £241,151 |
| 7 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-04-05 | £213,155 |
| 9 Thorburn Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-12-15 | £177,818 |
SR6 8HY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,775 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 | 3,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,207 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 | 218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 5,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 2,922 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 | 3,288 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 81 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 198 yd | |
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 198 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 371 yd | |
| The Hideout Coffee House | Lower Promenade, Promenade Kiosk 6 | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 199 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 277 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 398 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 709 yd | |
| The Promenade | The Promenade 2, 1 | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Road Fisheries | 52 Sea Road, Sunderland | 54 yd | |
| Subway | 80, Sea Road | 107 yd | |
| Liking Chinese Take Away | 46, Sea Road | 111 yd | |
| Cinamon Kitchen | 111, Sea Road | 134 yd | |
| Nana Franca | 24 Sea Road, Sunderland | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrison, Whitburn Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 31 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 876 yd | |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.