Waldron Square Sunderland
15 addresses across 1 postcode (SR2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38769310.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £216,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, 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 C; 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Backhouse Park, is about 630 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 39 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Villette Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £216,500 | £216,500 | £216,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £138,750 | £138,750 | £138,750 |
| 2010 | 1 | £172,100 | £172,100 | £172,100 |
| 2007 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £151,250 | £137,500 | £165,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2020 | 8 SR2 7UX | Detached | £216,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2018 | 4 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | 7 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £138,750 | |
| 12 Aug 2010 | 12 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £172,100 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 5 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £217,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 11 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2004 | 8 SR2 7UX | Detached | £199,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 8 SR2 7UX | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 14 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 11 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 17 Oct 1997 | 1 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1995 | 2 SR2 7UX | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 C (47% of about 660 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 (370 m)
- Bonnersfield Industrial Units, Bonnersfield Road: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 18 November 2026 to 24 November 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (standard 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 15 addresses are between 39 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR2 7UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Park Lane (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Moor School Grangetown | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Sunderland | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Ryhope Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 26.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Villette Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Finney Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grangetown Family Dental Health | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sunderland Eye Infirmary | 390 m |
| Police station | Gillbridge Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grangetown Premier Store, Grangetown Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Backhouse Park 13 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,870 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,880 m² | 730 m (0.5 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), 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 13 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Hills | Hills | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Building Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Newport Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| North Half Tide Basin | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Gilleylaw Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Polka Hole | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
| Hill View Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Grangetown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hudson Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Ryhope Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Junior Academy SR2 9HE | School/college/university | 220 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| WRVS Sunderland Eye Infirmary SR2 9HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Sunderland Eye Infirmary Staff & Patient Dining Room SR2 9HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Sweet Shop SR2 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Boba Cat Kitchen SR2 9HZ | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Grill N Chill SR2 9JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Chinese Kitchen SR2 9JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Alexandra SR2 9PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Mamma Italia SR2 9JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Fru Fru And Friends SR2 9QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Bobabru SR2 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Crust N' Craving SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chip & Fish SR2 9QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Spar Supermarket@ Shell Filling Station SR2 7SZ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wadsley Square (8); On or near Ryton Square (3); On or near Wyvern Square (2); On or near Wooler Square (2); On or near Winalot Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC: Utility asset works, 18 November 2026 to 24 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SR2 7UX: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Wooler Square · Wynyard Square · Thornfield Grove · Sea View Road · Sea View Road · Sea View Road · Wadsley Square · Bennett Court · The Sycamores · Wyvern Square · Winalot Avenue · Victoria 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.