What’s changing in Pennywell

House prices in Pennywell

Over the last six months, 21 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Pennywell. Half sold for more than £179,950 and half for less. The cheapest was £43,988 and the dearest £285,000.

• 41 Prestbury Road, SunderlandTerraced house · Fri 7 Aug£43,988
• 14 Grindon Park, SunderlandSemi-detached house · Fri 31 Jul£155,000
• 20 Gilbert Road, SunderlandSemi-detached house · Fri 31 Jul£110,000
• 4 Kirkwood Avenue, SunderlandTerraced house · Wed 22 Jul£230,000
• 45 Sevenoaks Drive, SunderlandSemi-detached house · Mon 20 Jul£219,950
• 67 Halesworth Drive, SunderlandSemi-detached house · Mon 13 Jul£180,000
• 69 Prestbury Road, SunderlandTerraced house · Mon 6 Jul£110,000
• 41 Sutherland Drive, SunderlandDetached house · Fri 3 Jul£285,000

All 21 sales

Businesses in Pennywell

• Hope4All CICCaterer · 160m
• PremierGrocery store · 0.1 miles 2
• Hed ShedBeauty salon · 0.1 miles
• Pennywell Medical CentreFamily practice · 0.2 miles
• Honto Shin Karate AcademyMartial arts club · 0.2 miles
• A Pawfect PlaceAnimal or pet service · 0.3 miles
• RK Tyres & Mobile Tyre FittingTire dealer and repair · 0.3 miles
• Fletcher Lock & Safe Co.Key and locksmith · 0.3 miles

All 156 businesses in Pennywell

Planning applications in Pennywell

• Planning decisionMon 12 Oct0.4 miles

  Approved: Extension at Sycamore Lodge Nookside Sunderland

  Erection of single storey extension to existing care home.

  Sycamore Lodge Nookside Sunderland SR4 8PQ

All planning in Pennywell

Roadworks and road closures in Pennywell

• RoadworksOn until 19 Mar0.45 miles

  Roadworks on Chester Road (Sunderland City Council)

  28 Sep to 19 Mar 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the verge.

  Chester Road, Sunderland
• RoadworksOn until 26 Oct0.15 miles

  Roadworks on Portslade Road (Northumbrian Water)

  13 Oct to 26 Oct. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.

  Portslade Road, Pennywell, Sunderland
• RoadworksFrom 5 Nov0.55 miles

  Road closed: Gartland Road (Sunderland City Council)

  5 Nov to 16 Nov. Road improvements in the road. The road will be closed.

  Gartland Road, Grindon, Sunderland

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Pennywell

• UnleadedCheapest 165.9p at Sainsbury’s Sunderland North, 1.9 miles · most around 169.9p · dearest 175.9p · 9 stations
• DieselCheapest 193.9p at Sainsbury’s Sunderland North, 1.9 miles · most around 197.9p · dearest 199.9p · 9 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 10 stations near Pennywell, cheapest first

Schools in Pennywell

• Academy 360 Secondary · 854 pupils · on your doorstep Good (2022)
• Pennywell Early Years Centre Nursery · 147 pupils · 0.2 miles Outstanding in every area (2025)
• St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary · 238 pupils · 0.3 miles School remains Good (2022)
• Christ's College Secondary · 796 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
• Grindon Infant School Primary · 163 pupils · 0.5 miles Report card Mar 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1
• St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Primary · 240 pupils · 0.6 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2024)
• South Hylton Primary Academy Primary · 252 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card Jan 2026: Expected standard in every area

All 7 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Pennywell

• Laverneo Care home · 0.25 miles Outstanding (2019): outstanding in 2, good in 3
• Sycamore Care Centre Nursing home · 0.45 miles Good (2023)
• Grindon Mews Short Break Centre Care home · 0.45 miles Good (2018)
• Grindon Short Break Service Care home · 0.45 miles Good (2018): outstanding in 1, good in 4
• The Village Care Home Care home · 0.5 miles Good (2019)
• South Hylton Surgery GP surgery · 0.6 miles Outstanding (2025): outstanding in 2, good in 3

All 6 health and care services

Charities in Pennywell

• North East Dementia Care (Sunderland) Cio Our organisation is designed to enhance the well-being of older people living with Dementia by promoting independence and foster social… £328k a year · Portsmouth Road · 0.25 miles
• Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre We offer activities that promote healthy living, the acquisition of life skills, independence and engagement with neighbours. These vary… £217k a year · Portsmouth Road · 0.25 miles
• Pennywell Community Centre Operates and Manages Pennywell Community Centre £127k a year · Portsmouth Road · 0.25 miles
• Newlife Church Sunderland PROMOTING OF CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH SUNDAY SERVICE, BIBLE STUDIES, SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS, EVANGALISM THROUGH PREACHING AND TRACT… £87k a year · Hollinside Square · 0.5 miles
• Grindon Church Community Project Grindon Church Community Project is a charity which supports residents of Grindon and surrounding areas, of all or no faith to engage with… £83k a year · Galway Road · 0.45 miles

All 9 charities

Crime in Pennywell

90 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Pennywell in August 2026. The most common were violence (27), anti-social behaviour (18), criminal damage (17).

Crime by type

Pennywell ranks 37th of 68 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 86.3 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Pennywell