Census and Population
Census and Population
Population of Sunderland urban area
by ward - (2001 Census) Ward Population
Hendon 13,852
Central 12,398
Silksworth 12,295
Pallion 10,693
Ryhope 10,377
South Hylton 10,317
St. Michael's 10,267
Thornholme 10,214
St. Chad's 10,006
Thorney Close 9,938
Grindon 9,548
South total: 119,905
Castletown 10,322
St. Peter's 10,264 Fulwell 10,171
Town End Farm 9,381
Colliery 9,006
Southwick 8,690
North total: 57,834
City total: 177,739
The population can be broken down by sex and age.
Male 136625
Female 144182
Aged 0-15 56213
Aged 16-74 206228
Aged 75 plus 18366