Debt Advice Sunderland

Sunderland has 19.6 bankruptcies per 10,000 of the adult population according to the Insolvency Service regional statistics. This ranks Sunderland 119 out of 386 towns and cities. The charity's helpline caller research revealed Sunderland's average unsecured household debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) is £30,806, which is owed to 10.3 creditors on average.

Sunderland Citizens Advice Bureaus

	Phone Number	Address
Washington CAB	0191 416 6848	13-14 Arndale House, NE37 2SW
Seaham	-	Caroline House, SR7 7JE
Murton Branch Library	-	Barnes Road, SR7 9QR
Horseley Hill Housing Office	-	Horseley Hill Square, NE34 7HE
South Hetton Community	-	Front Street, DH6 2TR

Sunderland and the surrounding areas has a number of local Citizens Advice Bureau offices that are able to offer face to face debt advice.

Alternatively, you can speak to one of the charity’s specialist debt helpline Advisors by calling 0800 043 40 50. The free, confidential helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and on Saturday 9am to 5pm. There’s no need to book an appointment.

If you're struggling with debt, it's important to remember that you're not alone and that there are a number of specialist debt charities in the UK that provide free, impartial advice to anyone that is worried about debt.

Sunderland Council

If you have a council tax or benefit enquiry, you’ll need to contact Sunderland Council on one of the helpline numbers listed below.

Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre
Burdon Road
SR2 7DN

	Phone Number
Housing benefit and council tax benefit	0800 633 5853
Council Tax	0191 520 5501
General enquiries	0191 520 5555

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you must make sure you continue to manage your priority payments such as Council Tax, rent/mortgage and utilities, even if it means you cannot meet your monthly unsecured credit commitments.

That’s because the consequences of not managing your priority payments are much more severe. You should always contact your local council if you are struggling as you may be entitled to help paying your Council Tax.

Other useful Sunderland debt advice resources

	Phone Number	Address
Magistrates Court	0191 514 1621	Gillbridge Avenue, SR1 3AP
County Court	0191 568 0750	44 John Street, SR1 1RB
Jobcentre Plus	0845 604 3719	John Street, SR1 1QT

Areas covered by this Sunderland debt advice guide:

Sunderland City Centre, East End, Hendon (north of Egerton Street) (SR1), Ashbrooke, Ryhope, Grangetown, Hendon (south of Salisbury Street), Hillview, Thornhill (SR2), Chapelgarth, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Elstob Farm, Essen Way, Gilley Law, Hall Farm, Herrington, Humbledon Hill, Mill Hill, Plains Farm, Ryhope, Silksworth, Springwell, Thorney Close, Tunstall (SR3), Ayres Quay, Barnes, Chester Road, Deptford, Ford Estate, Grindon, Hastings Hill, Hylton Lane Estate, High Barnes, Millfield, Pallion, Pennywell, South Hylton (SR4), Carley Hill, Castletown, Downhill, Fulwell (west of Metro line), Hylton Castle, Hylton Red House, Marley Pots, Monkwearmouth (west of Metro line), Sheepfolds, Southwick, Town End Farm, Witherwack (SR5), Cleadon, Fulwell (east of Metro line), Monkwearmouth (east of Metro line), North Haven, Roker, St Peter's Riverside, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene, South Bents, Whitburn (SR6), Post office boxes (SR9)

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