Maplebeck Close Sunderland
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38741430.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2).
- 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 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 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Doxford Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery Partnership, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £92,250 | £88,500 | £96,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £87,750 | £87,000 | £88,500 |
| 2004 | 3 | £91,000 | £88,500 | £93,250 |
| 2003 | 3 | £69,000 | £61,000 | £69,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £49,000 | £48,500 | £49,500 |
| 2001 | 3 | £41,000 | £38,000 | £50,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024 | 8 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 6 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 2 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £78,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 10 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2007 | 2 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Mar 2007 | 5 SR3 2QU | Terraced | £88,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2006 | 10 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2006 | 1 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £88,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 12 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 1 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £93,250 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 4 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £88,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 7 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2003 | 1 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2003 | 12 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £61,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 4 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £49,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 10 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £48,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 6 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2001 | 12 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Apr 2001 | 5 SR3 2QU | Terraced | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2000 | 11 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 7 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 May 1999 | 4 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 9 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 3 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £33,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 5 SR3 2QU | Terraced | £28,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 1995 | 3 SR3 2QU | Flat or maisonette | £34,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Flat (5); Maisonette, not recorded (1); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (46% of about 780 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 November 2026 to 10 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 2QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SR3 2QF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 101 m and 103 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 2QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR3 2QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Doxford Park Way-Bowlynn Close | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Tree Farm (Sunderland) evyve | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Surgery Partnership | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Demnox Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cherry Knowle Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Houghton le Spring Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Doxford Park 8.2 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Tunstall Allotments Association 8.7 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Doxford House with conservatory, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Doxford House with conservatory | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Woods | Wood | 380 m south-east |
| Silksworth Plantation | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Lyons Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Herrington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club, Benedict Biscop Church Of England Academy SR3 2RE | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Benedict Biscop CE Academy SR3 2RE | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| The Prior SR3 2SW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Kids 1st By Busy Bees - Doxford SR3 3UY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| David Lloyd Clubs SR3 3XN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Oak Tree Farm SR3 3NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Medina Close (4); On or near Moorside Road (2); On or near Matfen Drive (2); On or near Maplebeck Close (2); On or near Marcross Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER: Utility asset works, 4 November 2026 to 10 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Marcross Drive · Mayo Drive · Merrington Close · Melgarve Drive · Midhurst Close · Maltby Close · Medina Close · Melvaig Close · Manningford Drive · Montford Close · Milsted Close · Maidstone Close
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.