Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
170K
Population
112 km2
Area
290 Mbps
Internet
60m
Elevation
Europe/London
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Sunderland is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 170K. Internet speeds average 290 Mbps download. The city has 8,474 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
170K
Timezone
Europe/London
Elevation
60 m
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
54.90, -1.38
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
290 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 170,134 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
8,474 total POIs 75.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
179
Cafes
207
Bars
353
Fast Food
414
Shopping
Supermarkets
74
Convenience
299
Shopping Malls
12
Healthcare
Hospitals
18
Clinics
97
Pharmacies
78
Education
Schools
234
Universities
14
Libraries
26
Recreation
Parks
318
Playgrounds
222
Sports
86
Cinemas
4
Museums
18
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
3,318
Train Stations
30
Fuel Stations
56
Services
Banks
38
ATMs
58
Post Offices
70
Police
8
Fire Stations
13
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
290 Mbps
Download
117 Mbps
Upload
18ms
Latency
35,005
Tests
9,455
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sunderland known for?
Sunderland is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Sunderland?
Sunderland has an average download speed of 290 Mbps and upload speed of 117 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Sunderland?
The population of Sunderland is approximately 170K.
What infrastructure does Sunderland have?
Sunderland has 8,474 mapped points of interest, including 179 restaurants, 18 hospitals, 234 schools.
What country is Sunderland in?
Sunderland is located in United Kingdom.
