Doxford Park
Doxford Park | ||
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Metropolitan county | ||
Region | ||
Country | England | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
Post town | SUNDERLAND | |
Postcode district | SR2, SR3 | |
Dialling code | 0191 | |
Police | Northumbria | |
Fire | Tyne and Wear | |
Ambulance | North East | |
UK Parliament | ||
Doxford Park (known locally as Doxy Park) is a
History
The area that now compromises Doxford Park and the surrounding suburbs was part of the historical township of
Regeneration
From the 21st century onwards, Doxford Park experienced massive revival with its signature "box" like housing demolished and large scale private development pursued. Renamed 'Beckwith Green' the development has been split into 6 phases with phases 1 to 3 of the project now complete. The plans for Phase 4 include 40 extra care apartments, 40 apartments and 14 bungalows. The aim is to create a village where residents can continue to live independently but with support always to hand.
Planning permission for phase 5 of the regeneration program was submitted to Sunderland Council in Nov 2012 - however there has been no confirmation from Gentoo as to when construction on phase 5 will commence.
At the centre of the suburb lies a
Doxford Park is home to one school
References
- ^ "Sunderland ward population 2011". Retrieved 21 July 2015.