Arden Square Sunderland
17 addresses across 3 postcodes (SR3), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38702350.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £82,800 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 7, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, and Doxford Park (8.2 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Happy House Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £82,800 | £82,800 | £82,800 |
| 2020 | 1 | £95,500 | £95,500 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £109,500 | £109,500 | £109,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2021 | 5 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £82,800 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 4 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £71,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Nov 2020 | 1 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £95,500 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 6 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £109,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | 8 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 8 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2008 | 4 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2006 | 5 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 8 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 8 SR3 3DB | Semi-detached | £33,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sunderland in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,685 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,394 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Cavalier: up to 19 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 69 m and 82 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 3AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 3BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 3DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allendale Road-Anthony Road Farringdon | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldenham Road 1 | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Happy House Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Demnox Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Londis Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Doxford Park 8.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | High Newport Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Doxford House with conservatory, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Doxford House with conservatory | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Blakeney Woods | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sunderland: see them on the Sunderland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Herrington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop SR3 3HG | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Costcutters SR3 3DS | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Sandhus Fish Bar SR3 3DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Farringdon Academy SR3 3DJ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Farringdon Academy (Breakfast/After School) SR3 3DJ | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Demnox Limited SR3 3DZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| St Davids Breakfast Club SR3 3HG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Codland Pizza And Grill SR3 3DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Archers Park SR3 3JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Archer's Court SR3 3JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Clean Prep The Kitchen SR3 3DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Loco SR3 3DZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Heron Foods SR3 3HG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Gills Premier SR3 3HU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Dolphin SR3 3HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Allendale Road (38); On or near Anthony Road (13); On or near Amara Square (9); On or near Aberdare Road (8); On or near Archer Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 74% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SR3 3DB: 14 addresses
- SR3 3BZ: 2 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- SR3 3AN: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alnwick Road · Allendale Road · Allendale Road · Amara Square · Anthony Road · Anglesey Road · The Strand · Alnwick Square · Anglesey Square · Amsterdam Road · Amsterdam Road · Piccadilly
All the streets in SR3 and across Sunderland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.