Redcar Square Sunderland
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38754670.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £94,000 across 1 sale.
- Prices and rents: A typical home in Sunderland cost £147,763 in August 2026 (+4.6% on a year); private rents averaged £710 a month.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Recorded floods: No recorded flood covers the centre of any of its postcodes.
- Coal mining: It is in a coalfield, in a low risk area.
- Landfill: 1 historic landfill site within 500 m (0.3 miles) of its postcodes; the nearest, Timber Beach, is 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Storm overflows: 1 storm overflow within 1 km (0.6 miles) spilled 40 times (126 hours) in 2025.
- Radon: Up to 1 to 3% of homes in the 1 km squares around it are estimated to be at or above the radon Action Level.
- 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 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Red House Medical Centre, about 210 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
- Road safety: 3 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around it in 2021 to 2025, 2 of them fatal or serious.
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House sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2023 | 2 SR5 5PY | Semi-detached | £94,000 |
House prices and rents in Sunderland
A typical home in Sunderland cost £147,763 in August 2026, 4.6% more than a year before. That is 18% more than five years earlier and 38% more than ten years earlier.
| Home | Typical price, Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detached | £261,768 |
| Semi-detached | £158,375 |
| Terraced | £128,937 |
| Flat or maisonette | £82,296 |
| Bought by a first-time buyer | £131,489 |
Private renters in Sunderland paid £710 a month on average in September 2026, 4.1% more than a year before. That is 29% more than five years earlier.
| Home | Average rent a month, Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| One bedroom | £525 |
| Two bedrooms | £650 |
| Three bedrooms | £776 |
| Four or more bedrooms | £1,083 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Gas and electricity use
Homes with gas used 10,864 kWh of it on average in 2024, about the same as the district, and 2,166 kWh of electricity, 15% less than the district's 2,541 kWh. There are gas meters for about 100% of the homes.
| Postcode | Electricity meters | Typical electricity | Gas meters | Typical gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 5PY | 5 | 1,244 kWh | 5 | 12,103 kWh |
| SR5 5PZ | 38 | 1,703 kWh | 40 | 11,160 kWh |
These are all the homes on each postcode, whatever their size and however many live in them, so they show the kind of homes and heating here rather than what any one home uses. The typical figure is the median: half the homes used less. The district is SR5.
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 (91% of about 750 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)
- Pheonix Tower Business Park, Castletown Way: up to 114 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Phoneix Tower Business Park, Castletown Way, permissioned (180 m)
- Phoneix Tower Business Park, Castletown Way, permissioned (300 m)
Energy projects nearby
2 energy projects near the street's postcodes.
| Project | Kind | Size | Stage | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Wind Farm | Wind 6 turbines | 4 MW | Operational Nov 2005 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Nissan Motors Plant Extn Sunderland 07/02462/FUL | Wind 3 turbines | 2 MW | Operational Apr 2008 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
Planned projects can change or not go ahead; search the planning authority's applications by the reference shown for the plans, conditions and any objections. Construction brings traffic for some months; once built, solar farms and batteries are usually quiet, while turbines and waste plants can be seen or heard further away.
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.
Recorded floods
No recorded flood covers the centre of any of this street's postcodes.
Recorded floods are where floodwater was seen or surveyed after a flood. Many floods were never mapped, an outline over a postcode's centre does not mean every home in it flooded, and homes outside one may have. Ask the seller whether the home itself has flooded.
Coastal erosion
No projected coastal erosion zone is within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the street's postcodes.
Storm overflows
1 storm overflow within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the street's postcodes spilled 40 times, for 126 hours in all, in 2025. They discharge into River Wear.
| Overflow | Into | Spills | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown Way Sps Northumbrian Water | River Wear | 40 | 126 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
A storm overflow lets sewage diluted with rainwater into a river, stream or the sea when heavy rain overwhelms the sewers, so the spills here affect the water they run into, not homes. A spill is counted the regulators' way: a first 12 hours, then each 24 hours it goes on.
Coal mining
2 of the street's 2 postcodes are in a coalfield, in a low risk area: coal was mined in the area, but no workings shallow enough to matter for building are recorded.
Conveyancers usually still order a coal mining search (CON29M) for a home in a coalfield.
Radon
The highest radon potential in the 1 km squares around the street's postcodes is 1 to 3%: up to that share of homes there is estimated to be at or above the Action Level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. At least part of that area is a radon Affected Area, where 1% or more of homes are.
Radon is a natural radioactive gas from the ground that can build up indoors; long exposure raises the risk of lung cancer. A three-month test with two small detectors is the only way to know a home's level, and a high level can usually be brought down with a sump or better ventilation. UKHSA sells a radon report for a single address from its detailed map at ukradon.org.
Historic landfill
1 historic landfill site is within 500 m (0.3 miles) of the street's postcodes, the nearest 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
| Site | Waste went in | Waste | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Beach Wessington Way, North Hylton, Tyne and Wear | 1987 to 1988 | Inert, industrial, commercial, household | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Closed tips can give off gas (methane and carbon dioxide) and leak into the ground for years. An environmental search, which conveyancers usually order, looks at landfill and contaminated land around the home; the council keeps a register of land it has found to be contaminated.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 45 m and 47 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 5PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR5 5PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redcar Road-Radcliffe Road Hylton Red House | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Magnum Hotel Car Park (Reservation) | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Retford Road | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Red House Medical Centre Good Mar 2017 | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redhouse Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wessington Way Dental Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Care homes | 6 homes within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blossom Hill Care Home Good May 2023 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Southwick Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,170 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marley Potts Playing Fields 4.0 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marley Potts Allotments 6.2 ha | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hylton Castle: a medieval fortified house, chapel, 17th and 18th century country houses and associated gardens, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle: a medieval fortified house, chapel, 17th and 18th century country houses and associated gardens | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| First World War early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill, 570m north of Carley Hill Cricket Ground | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hylton Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Thirlwell Bank | Cliff or slope | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Long Swan Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 | Exam results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) | 75% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9% at the higher standard (2025; 57% in 2024 and 48% in 2023) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection | 68% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11% at the higher standard (2025; 70% in 2024 and 69% in 2023) |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | 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 | 68% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11% at the higher standard (2025; 73% in 2024 and 65% in 2023) |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | 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 | |
| Red House Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) | GCSE 2026 (provisional): Attainment 8 49.8 (44.8 in 2025 and 43.1 in 2024); 62.1% grade 5+ in English and maths |
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) | 51% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3% at the higher standard (2025; 59% in 2024 and 32% in 2023) |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) | GCSE 2026 (provisional): Attainment 8 43.1 (41.9 in 2025 and 42.8 in 2024); 37.1% grade 5+ in English and maths |
| Castletown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) | 76% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9% at the higher standard (2025; 70% in 2024 and 62% in 2023) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection | 90% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28% at the higher standard (2025; 76% in 2024 and 90% in 2023) |
Exam results are from the Department for Education's school performance tables (Explore Education Statistics, Open Government Licence), for all pupils at each school. The middle school in England had 63% at the expected standard at the end of primary school (2025), Attainment 8 of 46.0 at GCSE (2026) and an A level average of C+ (2025). Attainment 8 adds up a pupil's grades in eight GCSEs, with English and maths counted twice (90 is the most), averaged over the school's pupils. Progress 8 compares pupils with others who had the same results at the end of primary school; it is not published for GCSEs in 2025 and 2026, as those pupils sat no primary tests during the pandemic. Small year groups swing from year to year, and figures for very small ones are withheld.
Nurseries and childcare
5 nurseries, pre-schools and clubs within 1.5 km (0.9 miles), the nearest 510 m (0.3 miles) from the middle of the street.
| Provider | Kind | Places | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Birth to Three Provision SR5 5QL | Full day care | 42 | Jun 2026: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 1 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Siblings Private Day Nursery SR5 2TA | Full day care | 43 | Good (Jun 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery SR5 3XJ | Full day care | 54 | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| New Beginnings SR5 2JX | Full day care | 43 | Dec 2025: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Nurserytime SR5 2LR | Full day care | 74 | Not inspected yet | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Ofsted also registers 66 childminders and 4 home childcarers (nannies) in Sunderland. It does not publish their addresses, so they cannot be shown here; the council's family information service lists those taking children.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School SR5 5AU | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School SR5 5AU | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Pizza Night SR5 5PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Redmond's Convenience Store SR5 5PJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Premier Convenience Store SR5 5PJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Billy's General Store SR5 5QG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Northern Saints Breakfast Club SR5 5QL | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Spar SR5 3TU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Sainsburys SR5 3JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redcar Road (21); On or near Raleigh Road (15); On or near Radcliffe Road (11); On or near Renfrew Road (8); On or near Redmond Square (8).
Road safety
3 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around the street in 2021 to 2025: 0 fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight, in which 2 people were seriously hurt. 1 involved a motorcyclist. Most were on roads with a 30 mph limit.
| Year | Collisions | Fatal or serious |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Severity | Who was hurt | Road | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2024 09:45 | Serious | 1 person | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 7 Mar 2024 08:50 | Slight | 1 person | Minor road, 30 mph | Wet road |
| 13 Dec 2021 09:25 | Serious | 1 person: 1 motorcyclist | Minor road, 20 mph | Daylight |
Only collisions in which someone was hurt and which the police were told about are here: damage-only collisions and near misses are not, and some injuries are never reported. Positions are recorded by the police, usually to within a few metres. Each year's figures are published the following September.
Traffic on nearby roads
No traffic count point is within 500 m (0.3 miles) of the street's postcodes. The Department for Transport counts every motorway and A road and only a sample of minor roads, so a quiet residential street usually has none.
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Radcliffe Road · Redcar Road · Redmond Square · Raleigh Road · Theodora Close · Benedictine Way · Landulf Close · Raydale · North Hylton Road · Ramsgate Road · Rawdon Road · Renfrew Road
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; road collisions count only those in which someone was hurt and the police were told.
- 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.