Glenthorne Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR6 9TE 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 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, SR6 9TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR6 9TF, SR6 9TD, SR6 9TB, SR6 9TG, SR6 9SZ, SR6 9PF, SR6 9PH, SR6 9PQ, SR6 9TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR6 9TE 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 | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 15.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 40% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 99.6% | 94.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenthorne Road was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the St Peter's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenthorne Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Peter's and the 179th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £158,640 | 2024-08-20 | £174,488 |
| 22 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2024-08-02 | £296,918 |
| 14 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2024-03-12 | £123,807 |
| 6 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-10-06 | £84,742 |
| 16 Glenthorne Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2022-08-30 | £217,728 |
SR6 9TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9TE 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,008 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 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Infants' School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Junior School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | - not rated | 523 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 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,594 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 | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 2,546 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunderland High School Mowbray Road , SR2 8HY | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 149 yd | |
| Cole Kitchen | Side House, Saint Georges Terrace | 473 yd | |
| Antico Restaurant Roker | The Roker Hotel, 9 - 13 Roker Terrace | 484 yd | |
| Marina Vista | Marine Activities Centre North Dock, Brunel Drive | 545 yd | |
| Snow Goose | Marine Activities Centre North Dock Unit 1, Brunel Drive | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Derby | Roker Baths Road, Sunderland | 125 yd | |
| The Cliff | Mere Knolls Road, Sunderland | 340 yd | |
| Harbour View Public House | The Harbour View, Harbour View | 444 yd | |
| These Things Happen | Harbour View, Sunderland | 546 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 88 Fulwell Road, Sunderland | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Chilli | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 185 yd | |
| Curry Kingdom | 56 Bede Street, Sunderland | 185 yd | |
| Italian Job | 54 Bede Street, Sunderland | 190 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 56, Bede Street | 239 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 156, Fulwell Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Sunderland Retail Park | 969 yd | |
| Lidl | Roker Avenue, Sunderland | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Park PARK PARADE | tennis courts | 259 yd |
| Redby Primary Academy FULWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Redby Community Centre FULWELL ROAD | 472 yd | |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Fitness 2000 36-38 36-38 ROKER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sunderland) SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK SUNDERLAND RETAIL PARK NEWCASTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School DOCK STREET | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Club Zest Ladies Leisure (Sunderland) MARINE HOUSE MARINE HOUSE THORBURN STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.