Keelman Rise, Downhill
Keelman Rise is a new housing development in the Downhill area of Sunderland, comprising of 56 two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom bungalows for affordable rent.
Our commitment to building new affordable homes
At Gentoo, we believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford. This is why we’re committed to investing millions of pounds in new rented homes every year.
Through our affordable homes plan, we’re playing our part to address the UK housing shortage locally, by delivering more than 900 new affordable homes to rent in Sunderland by 2024.
We’ve created a range of new house type designs, with a clear design philosophy, to deliver modern, contemporary and spacious new homes that meet the needs of local people. They’ve been designed with a range of features that aim to maximise quality of life and comfort, creating a visual brand and marking a new era for affordable rented homes in Sunderland.
We’ll deliver hundreds of new homes and create neighbourhoods that tenants and residents are proud to be a part of.
On this page you’ll find information on a range of new housing developments, which are either live sites currently in the process of being built, or developments that are being proposed.
Live developments
Brockwell Green, Fence Houses
Brockwell Green is a new housing development in the Fence House area of Sunderland, comprising of two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom bungalows for affordable rent. The project, that has been afforded funding by Homes England, is currently being developed on Avenue Vivian and Rose Avenue.
Proposed developments
Central Downhill, Sunderland
Keighley Avenue is a proposed new housing development in the Downhill area of Sunderland, comprising of 41 two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom bungalows that would become available for affordable rent.
Conishead Centre, Silksworth
The former Conishead Centre is a proposed new housing development in the Silksworth area of Sunderland, comprising of 13 two and three bedroom houses that would become available for affordable rent.
Cragdale Gardens, Hetton-Le-Hole
Cragdale Gardens is a proposed new housing development in the Hetton-le-Hole area of Sunderland. The proposed layout below shows that 86 two, three and four bedroom houses, two bedroom bungalows and two bedroom apartments could be delivered on the site. We are proposing that the majority of the home
Cricklewood Road, Hylton Castle
Cricklewood Road is a proposed new housing development in the Hylton Castle area of Sunderland, comprising of 11 two and three bedroom houses and bungalows that would become available for affordable rent.
Eastbourne Square, Carley Hill
Eastbourne Square is a proposed new housing development in the Carley Hill area of Sunderland, comprising of 23 two and three-bedroom houses and bungalows that will become available for affordable rent.
Land Off Hylton Lane, Town End Farm
Blaydon Avenue is a proposed new housing development in the Downhill area of Sunderland, comprising of 71 two, three and four bedroom houses and two bedroom bungalows that would become available for affordable rent and shared ownership.
Prestbury Road, Pennywell
Prestbury Road is a proposed new housing development in the Pennywell area of Sunderland. The proposed layout below shows that 10 two and three bedroom houses could be delivered on the site. We are proposing to make all of the properties available for affordable rent. The proposed development will
Land at Willows Close, Columbia
A new housing development is proposed close to Willows Close in the Columbia area of Washington. The proposed layout below shows that 13 two and three bedroom houses and bungalows could be delivered on the site. We are proposing to make all of the properties available for affordable rent. Public f