Malvern Gardens is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 9LB is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, SR6 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9LA, SR6 9LE, SR6 9JZ, SR6 9LF, SR6 9JX, SR6 9JR, SR6 9LD, SR6 9EZ, SR6 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR6 9LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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% | 54.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 9LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 21.6% | 23.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 56% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 32.9% | 36.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 38.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 16.8% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 24.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 26.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 69% | 46.2% | 22.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Gardens was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 249th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2024-07-11 | £269,118 |
| 7 Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-17 | £283,710 |
| 11 Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-08 | £281,579 |
| 14 Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-10 | £229,388 |
| 2 Malvern Gardens, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,600 | 2022-09-14 | £285,620 |
SR6 9LB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR6 9LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roker Methodist Church | Roker Park Road, Sunderland | 491 yd | |
| Rosemary's Cafe | 89, Sea Road | 576 yd | |
| The Mad Hatter | 113, Sea Road | 592 yd | |
| Clacey's Coffee House | 12 Sea Road, Sunderland | 625 yd | |
| Antico Restaurant Roker | The Roker Hotel, 9 - 13 Roker Terrace | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 183 yd | |
| New Derby | Roker Baths Road, Sunderland | 488 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 626 yd | |
| The Royal Marine | Sea Road, Sunderland | 631 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Tandoori Chef | 119, Fulwell Road | 425 yd | |
| Saffron | 180, Fulwell Road | 453 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 156, Fulwell Road | 498 yd | |
| Black Chilli | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 535 yd | |
| Curry Kingdom | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 377 yd | |
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.