Berkeley Close Sunderland
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38706550.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 5.1 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Happy House Surgery, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £166,000 | £165,000 | £167,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £166,250 | £160,000 | £172,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £76,869 | £76,869 | £76,869 |
| 1996 | 1 | £58,500 | £58,500 | £58,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 8 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 2 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 2 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £178,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 2021 | 5 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 5 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 10 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 9 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £167,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2014 | 6 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 3 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Mar 2006 | 9 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 7 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 3 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £76,869 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 9 SR3 3QA | Semi-detached | £58,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 C (39% of about 610 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 3QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| SR3 3PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 8 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 82 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 3PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 3QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Road-St Chads Farringdon | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Tree Farm (Sunderland) evyve | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Happy House Surgery | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Demnox Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Houghton le Spring Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Londis Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 2.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | West Park 8.0 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,650 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Tunstall Allotments Association 8.7 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm, a scheduled monument, 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Grindon Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy SR3 3PR | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Out Of School Club SR3 3PR | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Cairnside Convenience Store SR3 3LS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Tesco SR3 3PN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked And Locked SR3 3NS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Foxcover Filling Station SR3 3NS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Premier - Clinton Stores SR3 3SL | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Middle Herrington Meth Church SR3 3TG | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Dolphin SR3 3HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Farringdon Community Academy SR3 3EL | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Heron Foods SR3 3HG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Gills Premier SR3 3HU | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carlton Crescent (15); On or near Charter Drive (5); On or near Berkeley Close (3); On or near Beaumaris Gardens (1); On or near Lumley Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Warwick Drive · Lambton Court · Charter Drive · Raby Drive · Carlton Crescent · Lulworth Court · Arundel Gardens · Lumley Court · Balmoral Terrace · Launceston Drive · Beaumaris Gardens · Durham Road
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.