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Meet people in Sunderland

Members from Sunderland and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Sunderland

  • With about 170,000 inhabitants, Sunderland is one of the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It's part of England.
  • It's about 240 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Washington (5 miles), Houghton-Le-Spring (6 miles) and Jarrow (7 miles).

First-date ideas for Sunderland

For a first meeting in Sunderland, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Sunderland

Who can I meet near Sunderland?

Within 30 miles of Sunderland there are 65 towns and cities — Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough and Darlington among them — with more than 2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Sunderland?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sunderland and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Sunderland real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Sunderland?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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