Pit Row Farringdon, Sunderland
1 address across 1 postcode (SR3), about 120 m long. USRN 38727035.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £105,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Happy House Surgery, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 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: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £105,500 | £105,500 | £105,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £121,250 | £121,250 | £121,250 |
| 2006 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £171,750 | £168,500 | £175,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £52,750 | £52,750 | £148,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £42,000 | £29,000 | £55,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £41,500 | £41,500 | £41,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2020 | 7 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 3 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2010 | 7 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £105,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 2 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 5 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 1 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £121,250 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 3 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2004 | 9 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £168,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2004 | 11 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 11 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 3 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £52,750 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 2 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £52,750 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 10 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 3 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2000 | 13 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1999 | 6 SR3 1AF | Semi-detached | £41,500 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 4 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £36,600 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | 9 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1995 | 10 SR3 1AF | Terraced | £29,750 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (60% of about 800 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)
- The Cavalier: up to 19 homes, permissioned (340 m)
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 address is about 85 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1AF | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silksworth Lane-Ski View | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldenham Road 1 | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Happy House Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Demnox Pharmacy | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Newport Allotments 1.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 180 m south-west |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 270 m east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Humbledon Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of Sunderland College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside & Gilley Law Ca SR3 3BD | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club SR3 3BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| The Scullery SR3 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Costcutters SR3 3DS | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Shop Locally SR3 1JS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (39); On or near Silksworth Close (24); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (4); On or near Scarborough Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- SR3 1AF: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pit Row · Scarborough Road · Symington Gardens · Silksworth Close · Ski View · Sandown Gardens · Southwold Gardens · Aldenham Road · Sunnybrow · Buckingham · Knightsbridge · Oxford 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.