Dixon's Square Sunderland
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR6), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38719110.
- 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Bede Medical Centre, about 160 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 469 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 A (68% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Stadium Village, Sheepfolds Central: up to 265 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Stadium Village, Sheepfolds Cliff Top: up to 185 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Stadium Village Site C, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 110-112 High Street West: up to 14 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Sunniside Central Area, Villiers Street: up to 75 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Vaux Brewery (site of), Gill Bridge Avenue: up to 135 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Site of Herrington Working Mens Club: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
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 addresses are about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR6 0BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR6 0DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 560 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 25 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fulwell Road-Retail Park Monkwearmouth | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | St Mary's Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wayman Street | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Bede Medical Centre | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenue Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Monkwearmouth Health Centre | 320 m |
| Hospital | Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.6 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,730 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory, a scheduled monument, 310 m south-east. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory | Scheduled monument | 310 m south-east |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south-east |
| Monkwearmouth Museum of Land Transport With Walls, Footbridge, Waiting Room | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| 10, Church Street East | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Phoenix Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Garth | Beach | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Swinging Basin | Tidal water | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Building Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Baron's Quay Wood | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hudson Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Arms SR6 0BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| St Benets Parish Centre SR6 0BH | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2019 |
| True Jesus Church SR6 0BD | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Rivergreen Foods Ltd SR6 0BD | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roker Tandoori SR6 0HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| B&M Bargains SR6 0BW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Lidl SR6 0BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Hendersons Butcher SR6 0HQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Roker Fisheries SR6 0HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| News 2000 SR6 0HQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Oct 2024 |
| La Dolce Vita SR6 0BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Royal Naval Assoc Club SR6 0HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Vaux Brewery SR6 0DB | Manufacturers/packers | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club SR6 0BY | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe SR6 0BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 151 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Burglary | 27 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wearmouth Street (246); On or near Dixon'S Square (72); On or near Shopping Area (68); On or near Monk Street (26); On or near Dock Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
Causeway · George Street North · Church Street North · Langeeford Place · Whitburn Street · Lower Dundas Street · Shore Street · Thomas Street North · Whitburn Street · Shore Street · Monk Street · Whickham Street
All the streets in SR6 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.