Gillside Grove Roker, Sunderland
1 address across 1 postcode (SR6), about 60 m long. USRN 38780053.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 C; 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Roker Park, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fulwell Medical Centre,, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £310,250 | £250,500 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £248,500 | £228,500 | £268,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £265,500 | £265,500 | £265,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £224,950 | £224,950 | £224,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £125,750 | £125,000 | £126,500 |
| 1999 | 3 | £80,000 | £71,000 | £80,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £69,475 | £65,000 | £73,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £68,950 | £68,950 | £68,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 5 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 9 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £370,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 4 SR6 9PQ | Semi-detached | £250,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2020 | 18 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £228,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 12 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £268,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2019 | 7 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £265,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 18 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2011 | 17 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 11 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £224,950 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 9 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 6 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £126,500 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 15 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 1999 | 11 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 6 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1998 | 12 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £73,950 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 3 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 1 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1996 | 16 SR6 9PQ | Semi-detached | £68,950 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 13 SR6 9PQ | Terraced | £68,950 | Leasehold. |
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 C (34% of about 640 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 address is about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR6 9PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 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) | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roker Park Road-North Grove | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | St Mary's Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fulwell Medical Centre, | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenue Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lynwood Dental | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roker Convenience Store Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roker Park 7.1 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 12 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,730 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roker Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 230 m north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 230 m north-east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Old South Pier Lighthouse in Roker Cliff Park Nz 4073 5974 | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Beach | Beach | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Namey Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| West Plantation | Wood | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roker Methodist Church SR6 9PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| New Derby SR6 9TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Malar Convenience Store (Premier Express) SR6 9LU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Black Chilli SR6 0NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Italian Job SR6 0NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Catering By Anita SR6 9LH | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| The Cliff SR6 9LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The Sweet Boutique SR6 0LN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Abingdon Guest House SR6 9LX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Roker Hotel SR6 9ND | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| E.S.P.A SR6 9LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Waves Coffeebar & Patisserie SR6 9LX | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Antico Restaurant Roker SR6 9ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Anchor Lodge SR6 9NB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Abbey Guest House SR6 9NB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Gate (26); On or near Dinsdale Road (6); On or near Park Parade (6); On or near Lonsdale Road (5); On or near Mansfield Crescent (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 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) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 7 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
- SR6 9PQ: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gill Side Grove · Glen Thorpe Avenue · Park Lea Road · Dinsdale Road · North Grove · Glenthorne Road · Roker Park Road · Kelvin Grove · Lonsdale Road · Sea View Gardens · Melrose Gardens · Roker Park Road
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.