Dovedale Road, Sunderland, SR6 8LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR6 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	54.1%	48.8%	-5.3%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	45.9%	51.2%	5.3%	49.0%	2.2%

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 8LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	25.1%	32.4%	7.3%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	56.1%	-5.4%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.8%	5.3%	1.5%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	9.2%	5.3%	-3.9%	6.1%	-0.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.5%	54.4%	4.9%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	30.5%	30.7%	0.2%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	15.4%	12%	-3.4%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around SR6 8LS this area, 9.9% 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	15.5%	9.9%	-5.6%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	8.3%	-8.9%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	9.9%	-5.6%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	7.9%	-0.5%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	22.3%	8.5%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	28%	38.4%	10.4%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
White	98.9%	98.2%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.8%
Other	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	98.9%	97.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	97.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Dovedale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovedale Road was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Dovedale Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 21st lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SR6 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Dovedale Road are based on 130 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 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, SR6 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR6 8LS

Average Price
£237,293

Semi-Detached
£244,991

Terraced
£231,694

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovedale Road

Average Price
£221,210

Semi-Detached
£227,698

Terraced
£229,502

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£85,589

Other
£184,615

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovedale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
123 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£314,465	2026-02-11	£314,465
93 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£229,950	2025-12-12	£230,373
85 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-03-08	£242,097
121 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-02-20	£322,222
89 Dovedale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£239,630	2022-06-30	£267,072

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR6 8LS

Employment

SR6 8LS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	17
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	16
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	1,874 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	3,214 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	3,288 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN	- not rated	3,475 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR	- not rated	3,877 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	3out of 4	299 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE	4out of 4	1,082 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	1,082 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED	- not rated	1,082 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carley Hill Primary School Emsworth Road , Carley Hill Estate SR5 2QB	- not rated	1,202 yd	Community 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	292 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	312 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG	- not rated	312 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN	3out of 4	2,342 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN	- not rated	2,342 yd	Community school	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	1,851 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH	- not rated	5,399 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	1,742 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN	3out of 4	2,300 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA	- not rated	2,445 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	2,953 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA	4out of 4	3,474 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bellini	Dovedale Road, Sunderland	1 yd
Miller \& Carter Steakhouse	Newcastle Road	365 yd
The Play Cafe	Unit 1, 9 Station Road	788 yd
Fulwell Mill & Tearooms	Fulwell Mill Visitor Centre, Newcastle Road	815 yd
Clacey's Coffee House	12 Sea Road, Sunderland	885 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mill View Social Club	Millview Social Club, Station Road	861 yd
Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger	231, Fulwell Road	882 yd
Grange Hotel	The Grange Hotel 227, 225	1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carmichael's	55 Dovedale Road, Sunderland	205 yd
Seaburn Dene	43 Dovedale Road, Sunderland	269 yd
Alishaan By The Sea	11 Station Road, Fulwell	813 yd
Charcoal Express	9 Sea Road, Sunderland	906 yd
Nana Franca	24 Sea Road, Sunderland	907 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seaburn Dene New Church (Closed) Shields Road		215 yd
Monkwearmouth Academy Sports Centre TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	295 yd
Seaburn Dene Primary School TORVER CRESCENT	grass pitches	306 yd
Fulwell Quarry NEWCASTLE ROAD	grass pitches	483 yd
Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE	grass pitches	692 yd
Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road	grass pitches	718 yd
Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	792 yd
Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE	grass pitches	930 yd
Academy Of Light (Sunderland Afc) SUNDERLAND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	945 yd
Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET	health and fitness suite	964 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	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR6 8LS