The Anchorage Shiney Row, Sunderland
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH4), about 120 m long. USRN 38702010.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 9).
- 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 Chester-Le-Street, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 30 m away, and Herrington Country Park (136 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Group, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 4% of households owned their home and 9% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 151 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 36 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (99% of about 870 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)
- Penshaw House: up to 72 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Penshaw House: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Philadelphia Complex: up to 465 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Philadelphia Complex: up to 250 homes, permissioned (1 km (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
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 68 m and 71 m above sea level (69 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH4 7DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH4 7DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street-Aged Miners Houses Shiney Row | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Galleries Bus Station Washington | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Cox Green Visitor Parking | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chester Road | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbourne Medical Group | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kaila Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Fencehouses Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Shiney Row, Shiney Row | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Herrington Country Park 136 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,650 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 137 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Biddick Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Paddock | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Dog Hole | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Mount Pleasant Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 11 |
6 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiney Row Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Barnwell Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| New Penshaw Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newbottle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelical Church (Fareshare) DH4 7DD | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Foodbank - St Johns Evangelical Church DH4 7DD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Shiney Foodstore DH4 4QZ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2022 |
| The Pizza Shop (DH4) Limited DH4 4QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Rogue Confectioner DH4 4QW | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton DH4 7DY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Morrison's Daily DH4 4QT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Shiney Row Primary School DH4 4QP | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Greggs DH4 4QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cooplands DH4 4QT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Spicy China DH4 4QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza Box DH4 4QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Barnwell Academy Breakfast And Afterschool Club DH4 7RT | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Shiney Row Chinese DH4 4QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Shiney Row Masonic Hall DH4 7LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (60); On or near Thirlmere Crescent (26); On or near The Cove (15); On or near Mill Pit (14); On or near Council Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 4% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 92% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 28% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 22% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 9% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 49% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Church Street · Church Street · Council Avenue · The Harbour · The Haven · The Cove · Boult Terrace · Boult Terrace · Mill Pit · Best View · Ivy Terrace · Thirlmere Crescent
All the streets in DH4 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.