Living in Sunderland
Sunderland is a city in North East (England), United Kingdom, home to 277,249 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 5%, #16 of 388), first-time home buyers (top 12%, #42 of 378), digital natives (top 12%, #43 of 368).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sunderland
- The North Sea is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Sunderland, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 11 min and sets around 15:40; in late June it sets around 21:48.
How Sunderland ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #252 of 378 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #56 of 387 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #132 of 378 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #181 of 378 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #304 of 378 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 34 | #326 of 378 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #271 of 387 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #240 of 368 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #240 of 367 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #280 of 362 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #50 of 387 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #146 of 368 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #175 of 361 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #76 of 354 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #42 of 378 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #16 of 388 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #233 of 363 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 40 | #314 of 387 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 10 | #339 of 378 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #269 of 388 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #107 of 388 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #167 of 388 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #135 of 388 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #200 of 388 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #295 of 388 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #143 of 209 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #168 of 388 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #43 of 368 | #5 of 12 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Tyneside 9 km
- Gateshead 13 km
- North Tyneside 15 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne 16 km
- County Durham 18 km
- Hartlepool 27 km
- Northumberland 32 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.