Coach Road Washington, Sunderland
56 addresses across 7 postcodes (NE37), about 660 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 38714980.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 20, C: 5, D: 5, E: 1).
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 56 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (23); House, detached (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (23); before 1900 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 1, Peacehaven Court
- 2, Peacehaven Court
- 3, Peacehaven Court
- 3, Stone Cellars
- 4, Peacehaven Court
- 5, Peacehaven Court
- 6, Peacehaven Court
- 8, Peacehaven Court
- 10, Peacehaven Court
- 11, Peacehaven Court
- 12, Peacehaven Court
- 14, Peacehaven Court
- 15, Peacehaven Court
- 17, Peacehaven Court
- 18, Peacehaven Court
- 19, Peacehaven Court
- 20, Peacehaven Court
- 21, Peacehaven Court
- 22, Peacehaven Court
- 23, Peacehaven Court
- 24, Peacehaven Court
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 1,320 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
Finished in the last three months
- 30 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (minor 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 56 addresses are between 61 m and 95 m above sea level (73 m on average); the ground rises about 33 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 1NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 1NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 1NS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE37 1NT | 88% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE37 1NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 1NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 2HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coach Road Estate Usworth | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Stephenson Medical Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue House Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North East | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Awan Stores Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,490 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,320 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,310 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bowes Railway | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heugh Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Match Island | Island | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Cube Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 56 |
5 of the street's 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Washington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springwell Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Roman Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell NE37 1NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Blue Bell NE37 1NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Dark Arts Coffee House NE37 2HF | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Aroma NE37 2HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Awan Store NE37 2EH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Nisa Local NE37 2TR | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2023 |
| George Washington Primary School NE37 1NL | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| George Washington After School Club NE37 1NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Wessington NE37 1EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| The New Golden Wok NE37 1EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Donwell Community Centre NE37 1EE | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Donwell House Care Home NE37 1EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Donwell Village Store NE37 1EE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Marshalls Bakery NE37 2LG | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Michella Local NE37 2LG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lytham Close (28); On or near Serlby Close (8); On or near Stone Cellar Road (8); On or near Coach Road (7); On or near Turnberry Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE37 2HS: 32 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- NE37 1NT: 9 addresses
- NE37 1NS: 6 addresses
- NE37 1NU: 3 addresses
- NE37 1NX: 3 addresses
- NE37 1NP: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- NE37 1NR: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Red Lion Lane · Serlby Close · Lytham Close · Sunningdale Drive · Nairn Close · Portrush Close · Rosemount Close · Porthcawl Drive · Blackheath Close · Turnberry Close · Muirfield Drive · High Croft
All the streets in NE37 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.