A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Sunderland

Welcome to newhomesunderland.co.uk, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Sunderland.

The City of Sunderland is located in the metropolitan district of Tyne and Wear in North East England. Sunderland is in close proximity to the River Wear and situated near the coastline of the North Sea. With a growing population in excess of 177,000 residents, there is a growing demand for new homes in Sunderland 

Historically the existence of Sunderland dates back to 640 A.D. It has since grown from a small fishing village to a predominate port and is well known for its trade in coal and salt. Sunderland gained city status back in 1992 as part of Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee celebrations.

One of the most visited Sunderland Property is Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Built during 1852, Sunderland Museum is part of the Tyne and Wear museum group. The Museum and Winter Gardens can be found within Mowbray Park and used to be the home of Sunderland's town library. Instead today you will find an extensive collection of the famous Sunderland Lustreware Pottery on display.

Another important Sunderland Property is the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. This contemporary art gallery is home to the works of many established international artists, as well as many emerging talents. It is also well known for its regular selection of exhibitions.

One Sunderland Property that should not be overlooked is the National Glass Centre. The Glass centre can be found on Liberty Way and has extensive collection of Glass Sculptures on show. 

Another impressive Sunderland property is Sunderland's Empire Theatre. As the largest theatre in the North East, the Empire Theatre was redeveloped in 2004 and is the only Theatre big enough to accommodate shows direct from the West End.

If you are into sport, then you will be interested to know that Sunderland is home to Sunderland AFC, which was first established in 1879. Based at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland AFC is the only professional sporting team in Sunderland.

Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Sunderland. Home to the University of Sunderland; Sunderland has an abundance of local Primary, Secondary and Private Schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new homes in Sunderland that are suitable for all of the family.

CLOSE TO SUNDERLAND

Chester le Street

Gateshead

South Shields

Coalburns

Tantoble

Consett

Urpeth

Lomesney

Beldon

AREAS OR SUBURBS OF SUNDERLAND

Southwick

Roker

Fulwell

Castletown

Hendon

South Hylton

Whitburn

West Boldon

Pelaw