Fairways Sunderland
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38723190.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7).
- 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 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Silksworth Recreation Park (3.0 hectares) is about 350 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: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (8). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 (70% of about 690 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.
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 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 2BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Leonard's Rc Primary School Silksworth | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mary Street | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 26.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery Partnership | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chastons Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Silksworth Recreation Park 3.0 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Playground 1,150 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ryhope pumping engines, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ryhope pumping engines | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Seaham Beach | Beach | 4.5 km (2.8 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 70 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 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 Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ryhope Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bamboo SR3 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Green Bamboo SR3 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Silksworth Youth And Community Centre SR3 2BB | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2019 |
| The Bread And Butter Thing SR3 2BB | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| St Leonards Catholic Club SR3 2BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Marquis Court Residential Home SR3 2BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Al Forno Express SR3 2BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Silksworth Academy Breakfast/ Afterschool Club SR3 1AS | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| North East Autism Society - Tunstall Children's Home SR3 2BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Diya Indian SR3 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Gills Golden Fish N Chips SR3 2DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners SR3 2AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Millers Bakers SR3 1AT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| One Stop SR3 1AT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Midas Touch SR3 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fairways (9); On or near Londonderry Terrace (8); On or near Tunstall Villas (6); On or near Lord Street (4); On or near Park Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 77% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, bungalow, semi-detached (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SR3 2BD: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Tunstall Village Road · Londonderry Terrace · Park Avenue · Cherrywood Gardens · Tunstall Villas · Emmerson Terrace West · Byrne Terrace West · Byrne Terrace West · Redwood Grove · Aline Street · Tunstall Terrace · Wynyard 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.