Healey Drive Sunderland
28 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38731250.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnes Park, is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Broadway Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £156,850 | £156,850 | £156,850 |
| 2017 | 2 | £167,625 | £162,750 | £172,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £132,000 | £107,250 | £137,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £171,975 | £164,000 | £179,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £142,500 | £124,999 | £160,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £176,100 | £176,100 | £176,100 |
| 2004 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2023 | 38 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2018 | 30 SR3 1AJ | Terraced | £156,850 | |
| 13 Jul 2017 | 32 SR3 1AJ | Terraced | £162,750 | |
| 30 May 2017 | 11 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 18 Oct 2016 | 32 SR3 1AJ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 36 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 36 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £107,250 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 12 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 10 May 2013 | 6 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 26 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 11 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 36 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 26 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £124,999 | |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 16 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 3 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £176,100 | |
| 23 Mar 2004 | 24 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2003 | 28 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2001 | 6 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2000 | 1 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 3 Aug 1998 | 36 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 28 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £67,950 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 6 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 28 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 20 SR3 1AJ | Semi-detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 C (61% 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 65 m and 70 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Essen Way-Langley Road Hillview | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Ryhope Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Broadway Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leema Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Park Lane Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Barnes Park 17 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 7,200 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tunstall Hill Extention Allotments 3.8 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 9 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 | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Humbledon Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| North Half Tide Basin | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 28 |
3 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| City of Sunderland College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thornhill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Barnes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymere SR2 9DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dipton Gardens (14); On or near Copley Drive (4); On or near Harperley Drive (4); On or near Barras Drive (3); On or near Cotherstone Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 9 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
- SR3 1AJ: 28 addresses
Nearby streets
Witton Court · Bollihope Drive · Langley Road · Satley Gardens · Frosterley Gardens · Dipton Gardens · Harperley Drive · Butsfield Gardens · Copley Drive · Grassholme Meadows · Brixham Gardens · Buxton Gardens
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.