Fulwell Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 9ET 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 Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9JW, SR6 9HU, SR6 9RG, SR6 9JN, SR6 9EU, SR6 9JQ, SR6 9JL, SR6 9HS, SR6 9HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 9ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.9% | 53.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 42.2% | 47.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.9% | 16.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 18.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 28% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fulwell Road was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Fulwell average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Fulwell Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Fulwell and the 24th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2014-05-30 | £268,135 |
| 185 Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2002-06-28 | £344,607 |
| 183 Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 1998-03-20 | £235,343 |
SR6 9ET 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Junior School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 551 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 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 2,807 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 | 1,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 5,048 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 | 5,362 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 709 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 2,650 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 | 2,760 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 3,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 387 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 405 yd | |
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 464 yd | |
| Thompsom Park Cafe & Eatery | 179, Newcastle Road | 572 yd | |
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 330 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 341 yd | |
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 556 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 563 yd | |
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Express | 9 Sea Road, Sunderland | 354 yd | |
| Alishaan By The Sea | 11 Station Road, Fulwell | 389 yd | |
| East Garden | 31 Sea Road, Sunderland | 395 yd | |
| Fulwell Tandoori Chef | 119, Fulwell Road | 409 yd | |
| Nana Franca | 24 Sea Road, Sunderland | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 382 yd | |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 958 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.