Hendon Close Sunderland
24 addresses across 1 postcode (SR1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38731585.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 18, D: 4).
- 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 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Mowbray Gardens (7.7 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riverview Surgery, about 80 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 149 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
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (21); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 1, Hendon Close
- 2, Hendon Close
- 3, Hendon Close
- 4, Hendon Close
- 6, Hendon Close
- 7, Hendon Close
- 8, Hendon Close
- 9, Hendon Close
- 10, Hendon Close
- 11, Hendon Close
- 12, Hendon Close
- 14, Hendon Close
- 15, Hendon Close
- 16, Hendon Close
- 17, Hendon Close
- 18, Hendon Close
- 19, Hendon Close
- 20, Hendon Close
- 22, Hendon Close
- 23, Hendon Close
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 (66% of about 1,940 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)
- Former Site of Coutts and Findlater Ltd: up to 19 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 12 - 13 Toward Road, permissioned (290 m)
- Somerford Buildings: up to 11 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Sunniside Central Area, Villiers Street: up to 75 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 6 Toward Road: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Tatham Street Hostel, Tatham Street, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 55 John Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Egerton Street: up to 22 homes, pending decision (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 August 2026: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - urgent works)
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 24 addresses are between 19 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR1 2HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Lawrence Street East End | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Car parks | St Mary's Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Low Street | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverview Surgery | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverview Health Centre Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riveredge Dentistry Limited | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| 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 ATM | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mowbray Gardens 7.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,860 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Phoenix Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 280 m north. 115 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m north |
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m north-east |
| 11, Church Street East | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-east |
| 10, Church Street East | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Building Hill | Hill | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| North Half Tide Basin | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| North Tidal Basin | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 24 |
23 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornhill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grangetown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Off Licence SR1 2HY | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Cod \& Co SR1 2JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Hendon News SR1 2JD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| NDRC SR1 2BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Refreshment Systems Ltd SR1 1HA | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thoburns Plants, Trees, Shrubs SR1 2PB | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Masonic Temple SR1 2HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2023 |
| D'arcy Court Residents Group SR1 2LY | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Poplar House SR1 2QD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Hudson Road Primary School SR1 2AH | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| PFC Express SR1 1EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Wells Pharmacy SR1 1PA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Revelata Foods SR1 1EE | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre SR1 2QE | Other catering premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Jomuna Halal Food Store SR1 2QE | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Menvill Place (37); On or near Hendon Close (16); On or near Arras Lane (14); On or near Besford Grove (11); On or near Nicholson Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 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 | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- SR1 2HZ: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Smyrna Place · West Lawrence Street · Nicholson Close · North Durham Street · Menvill Place · Lilburne Close · Spring Garden Close · West Lawrence Street · Zion Street · Sans Street South · Minorca Close · Coronation Close
All the streets in SR1 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.