Penshaw Gardens

Penshaw Gardens is our new housing development in the Penshaw area of Sunderland for people over the age of 55.

About the development

The development built in partnership with Vistry Partnerships North East will have 72 new apartments over three storeys. The properties are a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments with shared communal gardens.

All of the properties will be available for affordable rent.

The homes at Penshaw Gardens will include:

  • air source heat pumps
  • electric heating
  • mechanical ventilation and heat recovery
  • shared internal storage areas for mobility scooters
  • communal lounge

The development is currently under construction, with the first properties available towards the end of 2024.

A postcode to use to search the nearby area is DH4 7LG.

Development contact

When homes are close to being completed, they will be available to rent through our online housing register.

If you have any questions about the development, you can:

Disclaimer

All images are used for illustrative purposes.

Progress updates

September 2022

Work starts on multi million pound eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw.

February 2024

Building homes and habitats for nature

May 2024

Topping out marked at new affordable housing scheme