Glanton Square Sunderland
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38727380.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, 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 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnes Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Broadway Medical Practice, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £77,525 | £75,000 | £80,050 |
| 2011 | 1 | £60,500 | £60,500 | £60,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 3 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 3 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 2 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 2 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 2 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 3 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £80,050 | |
| 20 May 2011 | 2 SR4 8LG | Terraced | £60,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (65% of about 960 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)
- Phases 2-6, Chester Road: up to 396 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Eagle Public House, Portsmouth Road: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Eagle Public House, Portsmouth Road: up to 9 homes, not 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR4 8LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SR4 8JG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 70 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR4 8JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR4 8LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gleneagles Road-Grindon Lane | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Car parks | South Hylton Metro Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Lane Car Park | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Broadway Medical Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 290 m |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snax 24 - Grindon Mill 865, Grindon Hill Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnes Park 44 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 7.3 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Canal Farm Allotments 3.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Humbledon Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| White Heugh | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 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 Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grindon Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Academy 360 | All-through | 4–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Dragon SR4 8JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Empire SR4 8JJ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Feb 2026 |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School SR4 8HP | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Rontec Grindon Mill SR4 8HB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2021 |
| FoodCycle Sunderland Grindon SR4 8JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Change Grow Live, Wear Recovery SR4 8JZ | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Broadway Wok SR4 8PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Grindon Tandoori SR4 8NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2025 |
| One Stop SR4 8NR | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Little Angels Nursery SR3 4EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Co-Op SR4 8NP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Costa SR4 8NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Greggs SR4 8NP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Sandhill View Academy And Community Learning Centre SR3 4EN | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Galashiels Square (24); On or near Greenlea Close (13); On or near Goole Road (11); On or near Gairloch Road (9); On or near Glanton Square (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 3 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
Galsworthy Road · Goole Road · Galashiels Square · Greenlea Close · Gables Court · Gainsborough Road · Galashiels Road · Grindon Court · Gillingham Road · Gleneagles Road · Gairloch Road · Grindon Park
All the streets in SR4 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.