Living in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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Local administration around Sunderland
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Nearest GP surgeries to Sunderland
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New City Medical Group | Tatham Street, Sunderland | 0.3 mi | 0191 5675571 |
| Park Lane Practice | 1-6 City Green, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | 0191 5676828 |
| Riverview Surgery | Riverview Health Centre, Borough Road, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | 0191 5673393 |
| Ashburn Medical Centre | Riverview Health Centre, Borough Road, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | 0191 5671035 |
| Monkwearmouth Health Centre | Dundas Street, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | 0191 5674293 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Sunderland
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 45 the Bridges, Shopping Centre, Sunderland | 0.1 mi | 0191 5670933 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | Unit 3, 37 Walworth Way, Sunderland | 0.1 mi | 0191 5674633 |
| Mccarthys Pharmacy | Saville House, 1 Saville Place, Sunderland | 0.3 mi | 01915 673550 |
| Riverview Health Centre Pharmacy | Riverview Hc Pharmacy, Borough Road, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | |
| Avenue Pharmacy | 81 Dundas Street, Sunderland | 0.4 mi | 01915 672812 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Sunderland
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver and Charlton | 49-50 John Street, Sunderland | 0.1 mi | |
| Frederick Family Dental Practice | 55 Frederick Street, Sunderland | 0.2 mi | |
| Wearside Orthodontic Centre | 49 Frederick Street, Sunderland | 0.2 mi | |
| Laura Street (dental Surgery) | 26/27 Laura Street, Sunderland | 0.3 mi | |
| Monkwearmouth Health Centre | Dundas Street, Sunderland | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Sunderland
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30, CHESTER TERRACE | £115,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 80, SOLAR HOUSE, UPPER WALWORTH WAY | £40,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 10, PLANET HOUSE, UPPER MARKET SQUARE | £59,950 | Flat | Jan 2026 |
| 16, PLANET HOUSE, UPPER MARKET SQUARE | £20,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| 5, ROSEDALE STREET | £87,000 | Terraced | Sep 2025 |
| 11, WHARNCLIFFE STREET | £67,000 | Terraced | Jul 2025 |
| 19, ROSEDALE STREET | £75,000 | Terraced | Mar 2025 |
| 11, OLIVE STREET | £87,500 | Terraced | Dec 2024 |
| 49, ASTRAL HOUSE, UPPER WALWORTH WAY | £39,500 | Flat | Oct 2024 |
| 17, OLIVE STREET | £120,000 | Terraced | Aug 2024 |
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Schools in Sunderland
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Road Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Grange Park Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Valley Road Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Redby Academy | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Richard Avenue Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Thornhill Academy | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Southmoor Academy | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
Broadband in Sunderland
Local Amenities in Sunderland
Parks & Green Spaces
- Keel Edge 0.2 mi
- Minster Park 0.2 mi
- University Park 0.4 mi
- Mowbray Park 0.4 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Foods 0.1 mi
- Lidl 0.7 mi
- Tesco Extra 0.7 mi
- Aldi 0.7 mi
- Sainsbury's 1.8 mi
Train Stations
- Sunderland Rail Station 0.1 mi
- St Peters Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Seaburn Rail Station 1.6 mi
- East Boldon Rail Station 3.1 mi
- Brockley Whins Rail Station 4.8 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- Park Lane Practice 0.4 mi
- Riverview Health Centre 0.4 mi
- Avenue Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Sunderland
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Planning & Heritage in Sunderland
No special planning designations found near the town centre.