Marina Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 9AH 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 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9AJ, SR6 9AQ, SR6 9RL, SR5 1NQ, SR6 9HY, SR6 9SG, SR6 9HU, SR5 1NH, SR6 9HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 9AH 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 | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 21.8% | 24.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 59.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 47.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 19.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 37.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Avenue was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marina Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 420th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2026-02-18 | £235,000 |
| 37 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2024-08-08 | £211,548 |
| 82 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-05-17 | £119,363 |
| 33 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-23 | £269,269 |
| 42 Marina Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,025 | 2022-07-15 | £1,049 |
SR6 9AH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR6 9AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Junior School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Community school | 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 | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 5,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,233 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 5,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 941 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 2,756 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 2,992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Fulwell Mill & Tearooms | Fulwell Mill Visitor Centre, Newcastle Road | 407 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 423 yd | |
| Thompsom Park Cafe & Eatery | 179, Newcastle Road | 455 yd | |
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 256 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 331 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 347 yd | |
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 761 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Star Pizza | 144 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 337 yd | |
| Alishaan By The Sea | 11 Station Road, Fulwell | 347 yd | |
| Windmill House | 130 - 132 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 349 yd | |
| Charcoal Express | 9 Sea Road, Sunderland | 392 yd | |
| East Garden | 31 Sea Road, Sunderland | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 519 yd | |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 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 | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.