Manx Square Sunderland
21 addresses across 1 postcode (SR5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38741350.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £82,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 9).
- 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 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Margaret Thompson Park (9.8 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 49 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 Bridge View Medical Group, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £29,000 | £29,000 | £29,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2020 | 6 SR5 2NR | Flat or maisonette | £82,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2018 | 3 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £87,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 20 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £66,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Aug 2017 | 2 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Mar 2015 | 2 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £63,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jan 2010 | 6 SR5 2NR | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2005 | 16 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 3 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 4 SR5 2NR | Semi-detached | £29,000 | |
| 8 May 1998 | 6 SR5 2NR | Flat or maisonette | £28,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1930-1949 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 (61% of about 1,030 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)
- Carley Hill School, Emsworth Road: up to 115 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
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
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 21 addresses are between 45 m and 49 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Emsworth Road-School Carley Hill | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | The Magnum Hotel Car Park (Reservation) | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.4 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge View Medical Group | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Green Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Southwick Police Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Margaret Thompson Park 9.8 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,040 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primrose Allotments 7,280 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground, a scheduled monument, 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Fulwell Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Namey Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Roker Beach | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Long Swan Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red House Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace House SR5 2DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Aldi SR5 2EX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club SR5 2SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill SR5 2SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Bryony Park Nursing Home SR5 2SH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Station/Convenience Store SR5 1SF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Fountains Fish And Chips SR5 2QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Salvation Army SR5 2JX | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Southwick Community Primary School SR5 2JX | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| B & S Discount Store SR5 2JN | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manx Square (51); On or near Carley Hill Road (30); On or near Norton Road (21); On or near Faber Road (10); On or near Clarendon Square (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 70% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 24% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 92% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- SR5 2NR: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Lichfield Road · Erin Square · Clarendon Square · Faber Road · Boundary Way · Norton Road · Lichfield Road · Scholars Road · Shakespeare Street · Bardolph Drive · Epsom Square · Pavilion Way
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.