These are the 14 areas in and around Wearside with the lowest rates and fewest cases of coronavirus recorded between Thursday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 16, 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. Hall Farm
The case rate is 54.2 per 100,000 people. Three cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. Washington Town Centre and Biddick
The case rate is 62.2 per 100,000 people. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
3. Easington and Hawthorn
The case rate is 69.7 per 100,000 people. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
4. North Hylton
The case rate is 72.8 per 100,000 people. Six cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton