Ryton Square Sunderland
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38758070.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £120,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Backhouse Park, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Villette Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 3 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2019 | 2 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 1 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 3 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2011 | 3 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 4 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1998 | 5 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 6 SR2 7UF | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 620 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)
- Former Garage, Westholme terrace: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Bonnersfield Industrial Units, Bonnersfield Road: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Ivy Leaf Club: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR2 7UF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| SR2 7UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 32 m and 33 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR2 7UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR2 7UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ryhope Road-Ryton Square Grangetown | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Ryhope Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 26.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Villette Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Finney Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grangetown Family Dental Health | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rays Convenience Stores, Hendon | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Backhouse Park 13 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,870 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,880 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mowbray Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Building Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| North Half Tide Basin | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Grangetown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Thornhill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hudson Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryhope Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplocally SR2 8QB | Retailers - other | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sweet Shop SR2 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Grangetown Primary School Breakfast Club SR2 8PX | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Spar Supermarket@ Shell Filling Station SR2 7SZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Grangetown Primary School SR2 8PX | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Hill View Junior Academy SR2 9HE | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Bobabru SR2 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Crust N' Craving SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Salvation Army Sunderland Citadel SR2 8QH | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Chip & Fish SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Fru Fru And Friends SR2 9QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Grangetown W M C SR2 9QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Cedar House Care Home SR2 7TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Ashbourne Lodge Care Home - HC-One SR2 7TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Percy Terrace South (19); On or near Wadsley Square (8); On or near Ryton Square (3); On or near Rudyard Avenue (3); On or near Wooler Square (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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
Raglan Avenue · Rainford Avenue · Bennett Court · Wadsley Square · Roydon Avenue · The Sycamores · Romney Avenue · Wooler Square · Percy Terrace South · Stratford Avenue · Rushton Avenue · Rudyard Avenue
All the streets in SR2 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.