1,166
Commercial units
6,391
Avg size (sq ft)
11–767,468
Size range (sq ft)
£51,970
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Sunderland (SR5)
The SR5 district contains 1,166 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,050 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 767,468 sq ft, with an average of about 6,391 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £14,960,000, averaging £51,970.
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Sample of commercial units in Sunderland (SR5)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSAN UK LTD, WASHINGTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND | motor vehicle works and premises | SR5 3NS | — | £14,960,000 |
| UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED, CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 3NT | 767,468 sq ft | £2,860,000 |
| VANTEC 1, TURBINE WAY, TURBINE BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND | warehouse and premises | SR5 3NZ | 425,568 sq ft | £2,340,000 |
| AESC UK PLANT 1 LTD, WASHINGTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 3NS | 287,398 sq ft | £1,530,000 |
| J SAINSBURY, RIVERSIDE ROAD, SOUTHWICK, SUNDERLAND | superstore and premises | SR5 3JG | 101,358 sq ft | £1,400,000 |
| SUNDERLAND STADIUM OF LIGHT, STADIUM WAY, SUNDERLAND | stadium and premises | SR5 1SU | — | £1,150,000 |
| SUNDERLAND AQUATIC CENTRE, STADIUM WAY, SUNDERLAND | swimming pool and premises | SR5 1AT | — | £925,000 |
| ADIENT SEATING UK LTD, CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 3TW | 269,688 sq ft | £880,000 |
| BARMSTON MERE TRAINING CENTRE, NISSAN WAY, SUNDERLAND | fire station and premises | SR5 3QY | — | £865,000 |
| UNIT 4, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 3FH | 136,949 sq ft | £835,000 |
| GRUNDFOS MANUFACTURING LTD, FERRYBOAT LANE, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 3JL | 188,697 sq ft | £640,000 |
| UNIT 3, CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, SUNDERLAND | warehouse and premises | SR5 3PL | 100,504 sq ft | £600,000 |
| MAGNA EXTERIORS, CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, SUNDERLAND | warehouse and premises | SR5 3QZ | 152,685 sq ft | £580,000 |
| BEACON OF LIGHT, STADIUM WAY, SUNDERLAND | sports centre and premises | SR5 1SU | — | £525,000 |
| COMMUNITY NORTH SPORTS COMPLEX, KINGSWAY ROAD, SUNDERLAND | soccer centre and premises | SR5 4AS | — | £482,500 |
| CASTLE VIEW ENTERPRISE ACADEMY, CARTWRIGHT ROAD, SUNDERLAND | school and premises | SR5 3DX | — | £477,500 |
| MONKWEARMOUTH HOSPITAL, NEWCASTLE ROAD, SUNDERLAND | hospital and premises | SR5 1NB | — | £470,000 |
| UNIT 8, WEST QUAY ROAD, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | factory and premises | SR5 2TD | 99,053 sq ft | £442,500 |
| THE WESSINGTON, WESSINGTON WAY, SUNDERLAND | public house and premises | SR5 3HL | — | £425,000 |
| INTERFLEX GROUP, WEST QUAY ROAD, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | factory, workshop and premises | SR5 2TE | 104,356 sq ft | £417,500 |
| LIDL, NORTH HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND | shop and premises | SR5 3JJ | 26,412 sq ft | £402,500 |
| D F S FURNITURE PLC, WESSINGTON WAY, SUNDERLAND | retail warehouse and premises | SR5 3NZ | 24,801 sq ft | £345,000 |
| WEARSIDE AUDI, NEWCASTLE ROAD, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 1JQ | 29,357 sq ft | £302,500 |
| PT TOWER HOUSE & CHAPTER HOUSE, ST CATHERINES COURT, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | offices and premises | SR5 3XJ | 46,024 sq ft | £297,500 |
| BENFIELD FORD, NEWCASTLE ROAD, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 1JS | 28,783 sq ft | £270,000 |
| SASMI BUILDING, WASHINGTON ROAD, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR | college and premises | SR5 3HE | — | £267,500 |
| REDHOUSE ACADEMY, RUTHERGLEN ROAD, SUNDERLAND | school and premises | SR5 5LN | — | £265,000 |
| PT LEVEL 1-PT LEVEL 2, THE BEACON OF LIGHT, STADIUM WAY, SUNDERLAND | offices and premises | SR5 1SU | 25,181 sq ft | £265,000 |
| STONEACRE TOYOTA WEARSIDE, NEWCASTLE ROAD, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 1JE | 27,052 sq ft | £252,500 |
| ROYAL MAIL UNITS 9 & 10, WEARFIELD, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | sorting centre and premises | SR5 2TG | 63,154 sq ft | £247,000 |
| EVANS HALSHAW, SUNRISE ENTERPRISE PARK, FERRYBOAT LANE, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 3RX | 21,168 sq ft | £244,000 |
| BRISTOL STREET MOTORS, ALEXANDRA AVENUE, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 2TF | 24,813 sq ft | £242,000 |
| UNIT 1 HYLTON RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, TIMBER BEACH ROAD, SUNDERLAND | retail warehouse and premises | SR5 3XG | 23,470 sq ft | £237,000 |
| RIVERSIDE HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | offices and premises | SR5 3XB | 28,337 sq ft | £221,000 |
| ALDI STORES LTD, CARLEY HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND | shop and premises | SR5 2EX | 15,302 sq ft | £220,000 |
| HILTON GARDEN INN, STADIUM WAY, SUNDERLAND | hotel and premises | SR5 1SN | — | £216,000 |
| EXTREM CENTRE UNIT 12, COLIMA AVENUE, SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, SUNDERLAND | offices and premises | SR5 3XB | 28,289 sq ft | £215,000 |
| MARLEY PARK COMMUNITY FIRE STATION, MARLEY PARK, MARLEY CRESCENT, SUNDERLAND | fire station and premises | SR5 5BL | — | £215,000 |
| UNIT 9, HYLTON RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, TIMBER BEACH ROAD, SUNDERLAND | retail warehouse and premises | SR5 3XG | 19,817 sq ft | £212,000 |
| MERCEDES BENZ OF SUNDERLAND, FERRYBOAT LANE, SUNDERLAND | car showroom and premises | SR5 3HL | 41,414 sq ft | £205,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →