Cornelia Close Sunderland
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38715830.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £78,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17, D: 12).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Silksworth Recreation Park, is about 290 m 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 84 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 2008 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £32,250 | £28,500 | £36,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | 6 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2021 | 16 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2019 | 17 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 17 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 18 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 27 Mar 2008 | 8 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | 4 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2005 | 8 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 9 SR3 1HS | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 8 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1998 | 9 SR3 1HS | Semi-detached | £28,500 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 24 SR3 1HS | Terraced | £36,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, mid-terrace (7). Built: 1967-1975 (17); 1976-1982 (8); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 1, Cornelia Close
- 2, Cornelia Close
- 3, Cornelia Close
- 5, Cornelia Close
- 7, Cornelia Close
- 8, Cornelia Close
- 10, Cornelia Close
- 11, Cornelia Close
- 12, Cornelia Close
- 14, Cornelia Close
- 17, Cornelia Close
- 18, Cornelia Close
- 20, Cornelia Close
- 21, Cornelia Close
- 22, Cornelia Close
- 23, Cornelia Close
- 25, Cornelia Close
- 26, Cornelia Close
- 27, Cornelia Close
- 28, Cornelia Close
- 29, Cornelia Close
- 30, Cornelia Close
- 31, Cornelia Close
- 32, Cornelia Close
- 33, Cornelia Close
- 34, Cornelia Close
- R A O B House, Cornelia Close
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 A (90% of about 730 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 (780 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 36 addresses are between 84 m and 87 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 1HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Terrace-Frances Street | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mary Street | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25.8 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery Partnership | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chastons Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Recreation Park 3.0 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 4 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Seaham Beach | Beach | 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 370 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 950 m (0.6 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 | 1.4 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 |
| 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 |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant SR3 1HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| New Silksworth R B Legion SR3 1HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Tasty Cafeteria SR3 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Han's Cha SR3 1HL | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth SR3 1ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Devitos SR3 1HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Edward Chaston Limited SR3 1EJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Millers Bakers SR3 1AT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| One Stop SR3 1AT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Midas Touch SR3 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Pronto Pizza SR3 2AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| The Terrace Kitchen SR3 2AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway SR3 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The Golden Fleece SR3 2AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2019 |
| New Silksworth Academy Breakfast/ Afterschool Club SR3 1AS | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| 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 | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 1 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
Concorde Square · Beagle Square · Stewart Street · Cypress Square · Trident Road · Silkstun Court · Minehead Gardens · West Street · Viscount Road · Trident Road · Seaham 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.