Devon Drive Sunderland
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR3), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38718730.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 15).
- Flood: 8 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 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 3.6 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 78 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | 3 | £170,000 | £130,000 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £90,000 | £75,000 | £105,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £164,995 | £164,995 | £164,995 |
| 2014 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 7 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 15 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £88,100 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 20 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 9 SR3 1LB | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 25 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 19 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2022 | 20 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 20 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 19 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 2 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 10 SR3 1LB | Other | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 17 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £164,995 | |
| 23 Apr 2014 | 7 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 31 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 16 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 15 May 2009 | 17 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 14 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 29 Nov 2004 | 29 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 16 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £71,950 | |
| 21 Jul 2003 | 29 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2002 | 23 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £18,900 | |
| 29 Aug 2001 | 31 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £36,950 | |
| 21 Mar 2001 | 17 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 25 Nov 1998 | 1 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £15,001 | |
| 22 Dec 1995 | 31 SR3 1LB | Semi-detached | £34,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (20). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1930-1949 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (1).
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 (630 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 1LB | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SR3 1JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 78 m and 83 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 1LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cumberland Road Silksworth | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mary Street | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery Partnership | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chastons Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Recreation Park 3.0 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Hill | Hill | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| North Half Tide Basin | Tidal water | 5 km (3.1 miles) north-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 | 30 | 31 |
1 of the street's 31 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 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Store SR3 1BE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Comrades Club Silksworth SR3 1ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Shop Locally SR3 1JS | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hut SR3 1BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Tasty Cafeteria SR3 1HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Donkins SR3 1AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant SR3 1HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| New Silksworth R B Legion SR3 1HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Planet Pizza SR3 1AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Door 2 Door Decor SR3 1AU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway SR3 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Relish The Thought SR3 1AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Han's Cha SR3 1HL | Distributors/Transporters | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Devitos SR3 1HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Millers Bakers SR3 1AT | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lincoln Avenue (13); On or near Courtney Drive (7); On or near Cumberland Road (7); On or near Miller Terrace (6); On or near Stewart Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 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 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
Cumberland Road · West Street · Essex Grove · Cypress Square · Mary Street · Bedford Place · Norfolk Avenue · Vicarage Road · North Street · Margate Street · Mary Street · Margate 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.