Restored Ref: INCD-832685-A

Power cut affecting Sunderland and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting Sunderland and nearby areas
Start: 2026-10-30T09:05:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-30T11:30:46.785Z
Location: Sunderland

SR5 1AB, SR6 0BB, SR6 0AY, SR6 0DE, SR6 0AB and 4 more postcodes

Northern Powergrid Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

30 Oct, 09:05

Customers affected

~117 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 30 Oct, 11:30

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area. If you need to report an emergency, please call 105

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

SR5 1AB, SR6 0BB, SR6 0AY, SR6 0DE, SR6 0AB, SR6 0DF, SR6 0AQ, SR5 1, SR6 0

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Latest updates

30 Oct, 09:22

Power cut reported

We are aware of a power cut in your area. As this was an unplanned power cut, we’re sorry we were unable to give you advanced warning it was going to happen.
30 Oct, 11:30

Power restored

We are aware of a power cut in your area. As this was an unplanned power cut, we’re sorry we were unable to give you advanced warning it was going to happen.

Still without power? Call 105 free, 24/7, to contact your electricity network operator.

Call 105

Last updated: 30 Oct, 11:30.