Selby Square Sunderland
7 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 30 m long. USRN 38760170.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnes Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 72 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 The Broadway Medical Practice, about 170 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
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 (100% of about 690 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 7 addresses are between 70 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 4DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Prospect Barnes Park | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | South Hylton Metro Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southend Road | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Broadway Medical Practice | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnes Park 44 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Field 7.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Canal Farm Allotments 3.3 ha | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 61 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill, a scheduled monument, 660 m (0.4 miles) east. 12 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 | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Mowbray Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Humbledon Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Newport Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Potato Garth | Beach | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| City of Sunderland College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl SR3 4DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Roll With It SR3 4BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Mamu's Burgers And Shakes SR3 4BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| China Wok SR3 4BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Golden Fry SR3 4BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Buyrite SR3 4BX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2020 |
| The Link School - Springwell Dene SR3 4EE | School/college/university | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunningdale Stores SR3 4HE | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Nawaab SR3 4AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Happy Valley SR3 4AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Kids Planet Ettrick Grove SR3 4AW | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Humbledon Fisheries SR3 4AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Snowdon SR3 4ES | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (30); On or near Strathmore Square (22); On or near Sefton Square (10); On or near Shrewsbury Crescent (9); On or near Sackville Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 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
- SR3 4DL: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Sefton Square · Solway Square · Shoreham Square · Seymour Square · Springwell Road · Saltburn Road · Saltburn Square · Strathmore Square · Sunningdale Road · Shrewsbury Crescent · Swindon Square · Sackville Road
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.