Comet Square Sunderland
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR3), about 30 m long. USRN 38715850.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £109,950 across 1 sale.
- 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 B; 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 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Silksworth Recreation Park, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 280 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 142 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £109,950 | £109,950 | £109,950 |
| 2011 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £72,475 | £56,950 | £88,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £49,950 | £49,950 | £49,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2016 | 5 SR3 1JD | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 3 SR3 1JD | Flat or maisonette | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2007 | 3 SR3 1JD | Flat or maisonette | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 12 SR3 1JD | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 3 SR3 1JD | Flat or maisonette | £56,950 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 12 SR3 1JD | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 5 SR3 1JD | Semi-detached | £49,950 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (33% of about 1,080 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 (840 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 3 addresses are between 87 m and 89 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 1JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Terrace-Frances Street | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mary Street | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery Partnership | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Edward Chaston Limited | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Recreation Park 3.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Playground 1,150 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tunstall Allotments Association 8.7 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Doxford House with conservatory, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 8 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* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Seaham Beach | Beach | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronto Pizza SR3 2AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| The Terrace Kitchen SR3 2AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| The Golden Fleece SR3 2AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Edward Chaston Limited SR3 1EJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant SR3 1HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| New Silksworth R B Legion SR3 1HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners SR3 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Silksworth W M C SR3 2DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Han's Cha SR3 1HL | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Devitos SR3 1HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Tasty Cafeteria SR3 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Comrades Club Silksworth SR3 1ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2018 |
| New Silksworth Academy Breakfast/ Afterschool Club SR3 1AS | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Gills Golden Fish N Chips SR3 2DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Al Forno Express SR3 2BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Comet Square (18); On or near Castlereagh Street (14); On or near Tempest Street (13); On or near Edward Street (12); On or near Britannia Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Frances Street · Trident Road · Trident Road · Silksworth Terrace · Tempest Street · Vane Street · Londonderry Street · Viscount Road · Silkstun Court · Britannia Road · Hill Street · Castlereagh Street
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.