Four miles from the centre of Sunderland, Potters Hill is less than five minutes drive from the intersection of the A690 and the A19, and seven miles from the A1(M), making it extremely convenient for travel throughout the north east and further afield. Local buses run approximately four times an hour into the city centre, which can also be reached via a series of pleasant off-road paths. Sunderland railway station offers main-line services to London King’s Cross, reaching the capital in three and a half hours, as well as Metro train connections every twelve minutes to Gateshead, Newcastle and Newcastle International Airport. Amenities within half a mile of the development include Doxford Park International Business Park, Aldi and Morrisons supermarkets and a pharmacy and post office service. There are receptacles for recycling glass and textiles in Morrisons car park. The nearby David Lloyd fitness club offers indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, gym, and sauna facilities, and there is a choice of pubs and restaurants within a short walk.

There is also an exceptionally diverse choice of leisure activities within two miles of Potters Hill. At Silksworth Sports Complex, ski and snowboarding slopes, fishing lakes, athletics and skateboarding facilities and an adventure playground are set in beautiful parkland that also incorporates a Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre and state-of-the-art gym. Herrington Country Park conservation area, venue for the Sunderland Festival and many other major events, includes a well equipped play park and sculpture trails as well as extensive walks and cycle paths. To the south, Karting North East is one of the country’s premiere karting, paintballing and off-road driving attractions. Golf courses in easy reach include the beautiful and challenging Sharpley Golf Club and, to the south, the courses at the luxurious Ramside Hall Hotel and Spa.