New Homes in Sunderland

New homes in Sunderland FAQs

• What is life like in Sunderland?

  Sitting along the banks of the River Wear where it enters the North Sea, Sunderland is the North East's crowning jewel. Whether you want to stroll around one of its parks, unwind along Seaburn Beach or visit neighbouring Newcastle, new homes here offer this and beyond. Read one as we take you through Sunderland's exciting attractions, best schools and transport links. 

   

• What is there to see and do in Sunderland?

  Sunderland brims with fantastic indoor and outdoor attractions for all age ranges. You can spend an afternoon roaming Roker Park, enjoy an ice cream along the northeastern shore or learn about the city's glass-making past at the museum. Below we've rounded up some of the best things to see and do in this lively spot:

   

  • Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

  • National Glass Centre

  • Hylton Castle

  • Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

  • Roker Park

  • Seaburn Beach

  • Herrington Country Park

  • North East Land, Sea and Air Museums

• What is education like in Sunderland?

  New homes in Sunderland benefit from an excellent education system, with many primary, secondary and further education institutions. Here we've picked some of the best to help you make an informed decision.

   

  Primary	Secondary	Further education
  Grange Park Primary School	Southmoor Academy	City of Sunderland College
  Bexhill Academy	Red House Academy	NA College Trust
  Fulwell Junior School	St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy	University of Sunderland

• How are the Sunderland transport links?

  Sunderland boasts a strategic location, midway between Durham and Newcastle. Its efficient transport link network comprises various buses, rails and road connections. 

  By car

   

  • A19: It runs north to south along the city's the western edge, linking Sunderland to North Shields in the north and Stockton-on-Tees in the south.

  • A690: It connects the city with County Durham via Crook

  • A1018: It stretches from South Shields to Sunderland before crossing Wearmouth Bridge

   

  By rail

   

  • Sunderland train station is served by Northern, providing departures to Hartlepool and Middlesbrough. There are also direct trains to London Paddington, taking about 3 hours

  • Tyne and Wear metro was extended to Sunderland in 2002 and provides connections to Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester

   

  By bus

   

  • Park Lane transport interchange: This is the busiest coach station after London Victoria and provides services to neighbouring areas. Connections are mainly operated by Arriva North East, Go North East and Stagecoach

   

• What is the Sunderland property scene like?

   

  Sunderland house prices are below the national average and more affordable than neighbouring areas like Durham, Newcastle and Cleveland. This means there are great opportunities for short- and long-term investments. 

   

  At David Wilson Homes, we have modern new homes in the heart of Sunderland. Explore our 4 bedroom homes on Doxford Green development, surrounded by open woodland. If you need more space, our 5 bedroom homes on Cherry Tree Park development could be up your street. 

• What new homes schemes & offers are available in Sunderland?

  Buying a new home with David Wilson also means you can take advantage of our great offers.
  
  

  If you’re struggling to save for a deposit, we can support you with our low deposit schemes. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we can offer a 5% deposit contribution towards your first or second home. 

   

  Suddenly need more space for your growing family? We have you covered. Our help to sell schemes make it easy to sell your current home. You won’t have to worry about estate agent fees or the open property market. Let us do the legwork while you enjoy your new home. 

   

  We also have a Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme available for key workers, including flooring throughout your brand-new DWH home. 

  Feeling overwhelmed by the moving process? Dive into our comprehensive North East property buying guide for all the essential information you need. Book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers and reserve your dream home today.