These are the 13 areas in and around Wearside with the lowest rates and fewest cases of coronavirus recorded between Friday, December 4 and Thursday, December 10, according to official data.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Hetton North
There were fewer than three cases recorded in this area. For smaller areas with fewer than 3 cases, the Government does not show data to protect individuals' identities. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. Pennywell and Grindon
There were fewer than three cases. For smaller areas with fewer than three cases, the Government does not show data to protect individuals' identities. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Pallion North
There were fewer than three cases. For smaller areas with fewer than three cases, the Government does not show data to protect individuals' identities. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
4. Seaham Northlea and Westlea
The case rate is 44.7 per 100,000 people - the forth lowest in and around Wearside. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton