Oldfield Close Sunderland
56 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR5), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38747995.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 55 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 46).
- 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 70 m away, and Margaret Thompson Park (9.8 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) 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 46 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 56 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge View Medical Group, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2009 | 24 SR5 2BF | Detached | £135,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
55 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (38); House, detached (10); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 2007-2011 (45); 2008 (4); 2007 onwards (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (40); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 2,870 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 (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Thornbeck College site: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 46 m and 49 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR5 2NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Faber Road-Old Mill Road Southwick | 50 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) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge View Medical Group | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Green Dental Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Southwick Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Margaret Thompson Park 9.8 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,040 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marley Potts Allotments 6.2 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 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, 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| 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 | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Roker Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Namey Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hylton Dene | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Long Swan Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 56 |
8 of the street's 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red House Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Redby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews Methodist Church SR5 5TP | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2017 |
| The Salvation Army SR5 5BS | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Spice Junction SR5 2DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Thai Tam SR5 2DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Go Local SR5 2DF | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southwick Chippy SR5 2DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| No.1 News & Booze SR5 2DF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Fountains Fish And Chips SR5 2QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Salvation Army SR5 2JX | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Southwick Community Primary School SR5 2JX | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| King's Road SR5 2LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carnival House SR5 2JD | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Grace House SR5 2DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2019 |
| B & S Discount Store SR5 2JN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Oriental House SR5 2JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scoresby Close (26); On or near Gordon Terrace (16); On or near Okehampton Square (12); On or near Church View (11); On or near Faber Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 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) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
Nearby streets
Church View · Hayton Close · Thistly Close · Okehampton Square · Arnay Court · Oaklands Crescent · Cato Street · Cato Street · Beechwood Crescent · John Taylor Court · Scoresby Close · Chatterton Street
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.