Sunderland is a port city in Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear on the North Sea, approximately 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles north-east of Durham. Sunniside is a district towards the eastern side of the city centre, bounded to the west by Fawcett Street, to the south by Borough Road, and to the north and east by the Inner Ring road. A significant programme of urban development has established Sunniside as a centre of culture, film, dining, entertainment and art in the city. It is also known as the historic heart of Sunderland's legal and real estate sectors, with many solicitors and estate agencies based in the area.
The property is located on the west side of Norfolk Street, north of Borough Road in a mixed use area.