Laing Close Sedgeletch, Sunderland
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR5), about 30 m long. USRN 38737440.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 29).
- 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kepier Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £250,000 | £230,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £271,495 | £269,995 | £272,995 |
| 2023 | 17 | £255,995 | £214,995 | £279,995 |
| 2022 | 14 | £267,995 | £199,995 | £272,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 37 SR5 3FP | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 53 SR5 3FP | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 53 SR5 3FP | Detached | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 3 SR5 3FP | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 31 May 2024 | 16 SR5 3FP | Detached | £272,995 | New build. |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 3 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 1 SR5 3FP | Detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 24 SR5 3FP | Detached | £232,995 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 9 SR5 3FP | Other | £5,867,733 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 14 SR5 3FP | Detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 15 SR5 3FP | Detached | £259,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 40 SR5 3FP | Detached | £267,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 42 SR5 3FP | Detached | £257,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 41 SR5 3FP | Detached | £257,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 4 SR5 3FP | Detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 7 SR5 3FP | Detached | £219,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 31 SR5 3FP | Semi-detached | £214,995 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2023 | 21 SR5 3FP | Detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 2023 | 51 SR5 3FP | Detached | £252,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 35 SR5 3FP | Detached | £255,995 | New build. |
| 19 May 2023 | 38 SR5 3FP | Detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 53 SR5 3FP | Detached | £227,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 49 SR5 3FP | Detached | £227,995 | New build. |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 39 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 37 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 43 SR5 3FP | Detached | £267,995 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 36 SR5 3FP | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 45 SR5 3FP | Detached | £267,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 44 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 47 SR5 3FP | Detached | £267,995 | New build. |
| 23 Sep 2022 | 50 SR5 3FP | Detached | £272,995 | New build. |
| 7 Sep 2022 | 48 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 52 SR5 3FP | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2022 | 46 SR5 3FP | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2022 | 56 SR5 3FP | Semi-detached | £199,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 55 SR5 3FP | Detached | £214,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 57 SR5 3FP | Semi-detached | £199,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 54 SR5 3FP | Detached | £214,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (20); House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2021 (29).
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 (82% of about 1,840 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)
- Lambton Lane, land at: up to 252 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Lambton Lane, land at, pending decision (90 m)
- Lambton Lane, land at, pending decision (170 m)
- Ashburne House, Ryhope Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Fence Houses Comrades Club, Station Avenue North, Fence Houses: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Civic Centre: up to 265 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 34 m and 36 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 3FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR5 3FP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fence Houses Avenue Vivian | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Front Street Chester-le-Street | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Kepier Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G Whitfield Limited | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fencehouses Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Chester-Le-Street Community Hospital | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penny Petroleum - Fence Houses Service Station, Fence houses Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 39 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lumley Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 3 km (1.9 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lumley Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Durham Castle and Cathedral | World Heritage Site | 9.6 km (6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Railway Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Brecon Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Joe's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Dog Hole | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 30 | 30 |
None of the street's 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dubmire Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bournmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnside Academy Inspires | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newbottle Primary 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: Expected standard; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton House Care Home DH4 6DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Fast Fry DH4 6AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Playgroup Patch DH4 6AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Redheads Wine Shop DH4 6AG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Go Local Extra DH4 6AW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2025 |
| M Whitfield Chemist Ltd DH4 6AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Tesco Stores Limited DH4 6AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Get Fed DH4 6AP | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (durham).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
Nearby streets
Rawson Close · Wigham Close · Greenwell Road · Avenue Vivian · Sidings Place · Henry Terrace · Cooperative Terrace · Station Terrace · A1052 · Ravensworth Avenue · The Woodlands · Morton Crescent
All the streets in SR5 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.