Crap Towns / Shiney Row and Penshaw / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Shiney Row and Penshaw?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 15 problems in Shiney Row and Penshaw were reported on FixMyStreet: 8.9 per 10,000 people, 56% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 3 reports (1.8 per 10,000 people, 47% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 3 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 9 | 5.3 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4.7 km | 23.2 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 5.7 km | 19.0 |
| Fence Houses | 2.7 km | 15.8 |
| Sunderland | 6.4 km | 14.7 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | – | 8.9 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 3.1 km | 8.8 |
| Murton | 8.7 km | 5.5 |
| Seaham | 9.2 km | 1.8 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.0 km | 1.7 |
| Birtley | 7.0 km | 1.4 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 7.7 km | 1.4 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |