Sunniside Sunderland
5 addresses across 1 postcode (SR4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38764060.
- 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 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sunderland GP Alliance South Hylton Surg, about 260 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (45% 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: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- THE TERRACE AND ATTACHED GARDEN WALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- South Hylton House, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 September 2026: BT, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
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 5 addresses are between 24 m and 25 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR4 0PR | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 350 m |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street - Red Lion South Hylton | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Hylton Metro Car Park | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunderland GP Alliance South Hylton Surg | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Hylton Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dental Care | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Southwick Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Snax 24 - Wessington Way 870 Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
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, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Baron's Quay Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| White Heugh | Cliff or slope | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| High Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hasting Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hylton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Report card (Dec 2025): 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 |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Academy 360 | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castletown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Hylton Working Mens Club SR4 0PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2016 |
| Premier - South Hylton Convenience Store SR4 0PY | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza Caldo SR4 0PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2025 |
| The Jolly Potter SR4 0PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2019 |
| The Village Pantry SR4 0PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Shipwrights SR5 3HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Lucky Star SR4 0PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2023 |
| South Hylton Pharmacy SR4 0LS | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| South Hylton Primary Academy SR4 0LS | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Best One SR4 0PA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Village Care Home SR4 0LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dawson Terrace (20); On or near Frederick Street (8); On or near John Street (7); On or near Church Street (6); On or near Sunniside (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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
- SR4 0PR: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · High Street · Lilac Street · Laburnum Close · Dawson Terrace · Lavender Street · Albion Street · Ford Lodge · High Street · Primrose Street · Back Albion Street · Vicarage Lane
All the streets in SR4 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.