Conishead Close Sunderland
14 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 10 m long. USRN 38715487.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Doxford Park, is about 660 m (0.4 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: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 70 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: 70 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2022 (13). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13).
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 (800 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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: 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 90 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 2NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Terrace-Cambridge Road | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mary Street | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| 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 | 70 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Edward Chaston Limited | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Cherry Knowle Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Doxford Park 8.2 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,610 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tunstall Allotments Association 8.7 ha | 20 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Doxford House with conservatory, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) west. 9 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* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 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 |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fleece SR3 2AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2019 |
| The Terrace Kitchen SR3 2AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Pronto Pizza SR3 2AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Silksworth W M C SR3 2DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Edward Chaston Limited SR3 1EJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth SR3 1ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners SR3 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant SR3 1HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| New Silksworth R B Legion SR3 1HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Gills Golden Fish N Chips SR3 2DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Han's Cha SR3 1HL | Distributors/Transporters | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tasty Cafeteria SR3 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Devitos SR3 1HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Mill Hill Nursery School (Servery) SR3 2PJ | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church View (27); On or near Edward Street (12); On or near Britannia Road (10); On or near St Matthews View (8); On or near Viscount Road (6).
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
- SR3 2NG: 14 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Matthews View · Cambridge Road · Hill Street · Church View · Silksworth Terrace · Edward Street · Britannia Road · Viscount Road · Trident Road · Frances Street · Londonderry Street · Comet Square
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.