Mitchell Buildings Springwell, Sunderland
5 addresses across 1 postcode (NE9), about 60 m long. USRN 38744050.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £167,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- 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 D; 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 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Seldom Seen Community Park (0.9 hectares) is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Stephenson Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2016 | 4 NE9 7NY | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2011 | MANOR HOUSE NE9 7NY | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 12 May 2004 | 4 NE9 7NY | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2003 | 4 NE9 7NY | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2002 | 4 NE9 7NY | Terraced | £67,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 D (31% of about 670 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 119 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 7NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peareth Hall Road-Rosebank Cottages Springwell | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Concord | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Galleries Shopping Centre Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Stephenson Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue House Pharmacy | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Wrekenton Health Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Washington Wine & Convenience Cashzone | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,110 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Seldom Seen Community Park 9,090 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,320 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,140 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowes Railway, a scheduled monument, 870 m (0.5 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowes Railway | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Colliery engine house at Washington F Pit, Albany | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heugh Hill | Hill | 190 m north-west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Match Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Cube Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roman Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackfell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local - Springwell NE9 7PN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Springwell Methodist Church Luncheon Club NE9 7RY | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Springwell Social Club NE9 7RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Springwell Village Primary School NE9 7RX | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Bowes Railway NE9 7QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aldsworth Close (6); On or near Heugh Hill (6); On or near Peareth Hall Road (5); On or near Winston Court (4); On or near Charlbury Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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 | 14% | 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 8 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
- NE9 7NY: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Peareth Hall Road · Edgehill Villas · Underhill Terrace · Peareth Hall Road · Peareth Hall Road · Stoney Lane · Peareth Hall Road · Peareth Hall Road · Penshaw View · Alexandra Terrace · Aldsworth Close · Springfield Terrace
All the streets in NE9 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.