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Ferndale Terrace

Sunderland, England

Residential Dense, noisy Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Medium confidence

Reality check: At £70,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: First-time BuyersGood

Affordable at £70,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (18), safety (40), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), environment (18), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £70,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 25% in SunderlandTop 25% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 26 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Ferndale Terrace is located in Sunderland. Crime is around average for the area, with 249 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Merle Terrace) is 90m away. The median property price is £70,000, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (18)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£70,000
Median Price
26
Transactions (2014–2025)
-18.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Ferndale Terrace, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Merle Terrace bus_stop90m
Pallion New Road-Woodbine Terrace bus_stop157m
Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station160m
Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station191m
Meldon Road bus_stop199m
St Lukes Road - Exeter Street bus_stop257m
Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) metro_station1164m
Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) rail_station1165m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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