Manor Road Washington, Sunderland
39 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE37), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38755370.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 11, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Heworth, about 4.7 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Usworth Recreation Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 225 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (20); House, end-terrace (10). Built: 1900-1929 (23); 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 1, Richardson Terrace
- 2, Richardson Terrace
- 3, Richardson Terrace
- 9, Richardson Terrace
- 13, Richardson Terrace
- 16, Richardson Terrace
- 17, Richardson Terrace
- 18, Richardson Terrace
- 20, Richardson Terrace
- 21, Richardson Terrace
- 22, Richardson Terrace
- 23, Richardson Terrace
- 24, Richardson Terrace
- 25, Richardson Terrace
- 26, Richardson Terrace
- 27, Richardson Terrace
- 29, Richardson Terrace
- 31, Richardson Terrace
- 32, Richardson Terrace
- 35, Richardson Terrace
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (90% of about 1,360 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, 3 at medium risk and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 2QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| NE37 2QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| NE37 2BX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE37 2QG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 62 m and 63 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE37 2BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 2QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 2QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE37 2QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (3 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road-Wood Terrace Concord | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Stephenson Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 170 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North East | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Purvis News | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Usworth Recreation Park 1.3 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albany Park 15 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,320 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heugh Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Peepy Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Sheddon's Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Match Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Stony Heugh | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 39 |
13 of the street's 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 370 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian Fellowship NE37 2DT | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Concord Chinese Takeaway NE37 2DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| New World Nursery NE37 2DU | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Smokd \& Smashd NE37 2DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shopna Tandoori The NE37 2BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Classic Pizza NE37 2BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Woo Lot NE37 2BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Bianca Washington NE37 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Tasty Wok NE37 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Bombay Barn NE37 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE37 2SW | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Best One NE37 2BA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Happiness Chinese Takeaway NE37 2AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Cactus Pizzeria NE37 2AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Order #17 NE37 2AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Road (85); On or near Parking Area (45); On or near Tyne Gardens (28); On or near Viola Street (19); On or near Front Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- NE37 2QJ: 25 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- NE37 2QQ: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- NE37 2BX: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- NE37 2QG: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Manor Park · Viola Street · Wood Terrace · Manor Road · House Terrace · Tyne Gardens · Richardson Terrace · Richardson Terrace · West View · Carisbrooke Close · North View · Turnbulls Buildings
All the streets in NE37 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.