Atkinson Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 9AY 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 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, SR6 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9EA, SR6 9DZ, SR6 9AX, SR6 9HD, SR6 9ED, SR6 9DY, SR6 9DS, SR6 9DT, SR6 9HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 9AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 50% | 54.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50% | 45.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 34.3% | 42.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 34.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 39.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 41.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.9% | 12.2% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 29.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 97% | 99.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 99.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkinson Road was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Atkinson Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 296th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-06-28 | £149,805 |
| 143 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-27 | £152,014 |
| 159 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-02 | £153,688 |
| 161 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-02-07 | £107,921 |
| 120 Atkinson Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2018-09-24 | £245,417 |
SR6 9AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,606 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 | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,912 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 | 1,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 5,377 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 | 509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 3,242 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 | 3,253 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 212 yd | |
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 358 yd | |
| The Hideout Coffee House | Lower Promenade, Promenade Kiosk 6 | 374 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 531 yd | |
| Queen's Cafeteria | Dykelands Road, Sunderland | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 234 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 443 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 592 yd | |
| The Promenade | The Promenade 2, 1 | 698 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 112, Sea Road | 212 yd | |
| Cinamon Kitchen | 111, Sea Road | 266 yd | |
| Subway | 80, Sea Road | 298 yd | |
| Sea Road Fisheries | 52 Sea Road, Sunderland | 389 yd | |
| Liking Chinese Take Away | 46, Sea Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | Morrison, Whitburn Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Grand Hotel Sunderland (Sunderland Gym & Spa) QUEENS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 849 yd | |
| Seaburn Leisure And Wellness Centre (Closed) Whitburn Road | health and fitness suite | 884 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.