Overview for Smith Street South, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0LP

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 Smith Street South, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0LP

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

Roadworks near SR2 0LP

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
22
In Progress
33
Completed
12
Cancelled
11

Road Safety near SR2 0LP

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Smith Street South, SR2 0LP that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near SR2 0LP

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Sunderland and nearby Videos From YouTube

Sunderland City Centre drone aerial view

Sunderland City Centre drone aerial view di mini mavic 2.

Channel: hMTV (View Channel)

Published: 5 Sep 2022

Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Sunderland East neighbourhood.

Northumbria Police

Sunderland East Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
87
Dec 2023
95
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
28
Dec 2023
32
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
21
Dec 2023
26

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.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Smith Street South, SR2 0LP

9 SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LP
6 Feb 2019
£90,000
8 SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LP
30 Nov 2012
£54,000
9 SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LP
23 Dec 2002
£62,350
18 SMITH STREET SOUTH, SR2 0LP
29 Apr 2002
£45,500

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for SR2 0LP

Latitude
54.867438
Longitude
-1.364186

Residents at SR2 0LP

Households
19
Male
20
Female
21
People per Household
2.16

Sunrise and Sunset at SR2 0LP

Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:36

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

SR2 0LP is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear14.45%
Cloudy71.29%
Rain9.61%
Windy4.66%
Other-0.01%

Population

Sunderland
279,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at SR2 0LP

Active
None

Postcode Details for SR2 0LP

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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