Hendon is an eastern area of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, North East England, the location of much heavy industry and Victorian terraces and three high-rise residential tower blocks.

Shipbuilding in Sunderland began in Hendon with the opening of a shipyard by Thomas Menvill in 1346.

[4] The first aluminium bascule bridge in the world, which opened in 1948, spanned the junction of Hendon and Hudson Docks.

[5] The Victoria Hall Disaster occurred in the area on 16 June 1883 when 183 children died during a crush in a theatre, while running down the stairs in search of free toys.

Partly on its site now is the Raich Carter Sports Centre, named after an England international footballer who was born in the area.