Overview for North Bridge Street, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AH

Introduction

Sunderland is a port city in Tyne and Wear, England. It is the City of Sunderland's administrative centre and in the historic county of Durham. The city is 10 miles (16 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne and is on the River Wear's mouth to the North Sea. The river also flows through Durham roughly 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Sunderland City Centre. It is the only other city in the county and the second largest settlement in the North East after Newcastle upon Tyne.

Locals from the city are sometimes known as Mackems. The term originated as recently as the early 1980s; its use and acceptance by residents, particularly among the older generations, is not universal. At one time, ships built on the Wear were called "Jamies", in contrast with those from the Tyne, which were known as "Geordies", although in the case of "Jamie" it is not known whether this was ever extended to people.

There were three original settlements by the River's mouth which are part of the modern-day city: Monkwearmouth, settled in 674 on the river's north bank with King Ecgfrith of Northumbria land granting to Benedict Biscop to found a monastery which, together with Jarrow monastery, later formed the dual Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Abbey; Sunderland, settled in 685; and Bishopwearmouth, founded in 930. The later two are on the Wear's southern bank. The second settlement on the wear's mouth grew as a fishing settlement and later as a port, being granted a town charter in 1179. The city started to trade coal and salt with ships starting to be built on the river in the 14th century. By the 19th century, with a population increase due to shipbuilding, port and docks, the town absorbed the other two settlements. Following the decline of its traditional industries in the late 20th century, the area became an automotive building centre. In 1992, the borough of Sunderland was granted city status.

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Summary for North Bridge Street, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AH

North East
This postcode is in the
Southwick
within
Sunderland
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near SR5 1AH

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
135
In Progress
582
Completed
14
Cancelled
25

Road Safety near SR5 1AH

Details of personal injury accidents in and around North Bridge Street, SR5 1AH that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near SR5 1AH

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Sunderland and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Carley Hill, Hylton Red House, Witherwack, Fulwell and Roker neighbourhood.

Northumbria Police

Carley Hill, Hylton Red House, Witherwack, Fulwell and Roker Neighbourhood Crime

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Sunderland Central parliamentary constituency.

Sunderland Central is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Julie Elliott (Labour) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for North Bridge Street, SR5 1AH

UNIT 208 DUNN HOUSE, 50 - 56 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SR5 1AH
25 Feb 2016
£27,500
38 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SR5 1AH
26 Jun 2015
£82,000
37 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SR5 1AH
16 Dec 2011
£85,000
39 - 41 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SR5 1AH
4 Jul 2008
£75,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for SR5 1AH

Latitude
54.913771
Longitude
-1.383172

Residents at SR5 1AH

Households
16
Male
56
Female
52
People per Household
6.75

Sunrise and Sunset at SR5 1AH

Sunrise
04:56
Sunset
19:13

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

SR5 1AH is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear14.52%
Cloudy73.24%
Rain9.63%
Windy2.47%
Other0.14%

Population

Sunderland
279,000

Deprivation Index

14.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at SR5 1AH

Active
3
Inactive
6

Postcode Details for SR5 1AH

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024

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