Bede Brook Sunderland
5 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38705615.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £389,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 D; Band D in Sunderland costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnes Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chester Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £389,000 | £389,000 | £389,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2023 | 4 SR3 1LH | Detached | £389,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2021 | 3 SR3 1LH | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2017 | 1 SR3 1LH | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 3 SR3 1LH | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 4 SR3 1LH | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 3 SR3 1LH | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 2 SR3 1LH | Detached | £160,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 204 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2009 (1); 2007-2011 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 D (49% of about 680 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 4 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 42 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1LH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Lane-Crosslea Avenue Barnes Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11.7 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | St Mary's Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chester Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leema Pharmacy | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | GO Local Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnes Park 17 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 480 m (0.3 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Humbledon Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| City of Sunderland College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Thornhill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill View Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Barnes SR2 7RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Hong Kong Wok SR3 1LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Downey's SR3 1LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Delhi Emperor SR3 1LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Toby Carvery Barnes Park SR2 7RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| North East Autism Society - 115 Dunelm South SR2 7QY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery - Durham Road SR3 4AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Richard Avenue Primary School SR4 7LQ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Bede Campus, Sunderland College SR3 4AH | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| CoffeeStop@thecoachhouse SR4 7PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (22); On or near Frinton Park (4); On or near Granby Close (4); On or near Hathaway Gardens (2); On or near Bede Brook (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 1LH: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hillfield Gardens · Huntingdon Gardens · Hathaway Gardens · Frinton Park · Harewood Gardens · Hovingham Gardens · Cranbrook · Hatfield Gardens · Ridgeway Crescent · Fortrose Avenue · Crosslea Avenue · Granby Close
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.