Thorne Square Sunderland
29 addresses across 1 postcode (SR3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38765970.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £83,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19, D: 7, E: 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 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnes Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Happy House Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £28,500 | £28,500 | £28,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2022 | 22 SR3 4PA | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 1 SR3 4PA | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2019 | 28 SR3 4PA | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 27 SR3 4PA | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2003 | 2 SR3 4PA | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 15 May 1998 | 1 SR3 4PA | Terraced | £28,500 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); Flat (12). Built: 1930-1949 (18); 1950-1966 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 1, Thorne Square
- 5, Thorne Square
- 6, Thorne Square
- 7, Thorne Square
- 9, Thorne Square
- 10, Thorne Square
- 11, Thorne Square
- 12, Thorne Square
- 14, Thorne Square
- 15, Thorne Square
- 18, Thorne Square
- 19, Thorne Square
- 20, Thorne Square
- 23, Thorne Square
- 26, Thorne Square
- 27, Thorne Square
- 28, Thorne Square
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 (97% of about 630 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 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 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 88 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 4PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thorne Road Thorney Close | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Sunderland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thorndale Road | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Happy House Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Demnox Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnes Park 44 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Canal Farm Allotments 3.3 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm, a scheduled monument, 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Foxhole Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Pattinson South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Grindon Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| East Herrington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Broadway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Academy 360 | All-through | 4–16 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily SR3 4NU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Hastings Hill Academy SR3 4LY | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Thorndale Convenience Store SR3 4JR | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2023 |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop SR3 4JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Sweetie SR3 4JT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Thorndale Tandoori SR3 4JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Premier SR3 4JT | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thorne Square (19); On or near Trent Road (18); On or near Tyldesley Square (17); On or near Tadcaster Road (14); On or near Tiverton Square (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 67% | 17% |
| Private rented | under 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- SR3 4PA: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Thorne Road · Tamworth Square · Tuscan Road · Tyldesley Square · Tiverton Square · Tadcaster Road · Tynedale Road · Trent Road · Thurso Close · Thames Road · Tintagel Close · Thorpeness 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.