Herrington is an area in the south of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England, historically in County Durham. The Herringtons are split into East & Middle and West and New villages. East and Middle Herrington is now a largely residential area just off the A690. West and New Herrington are across the A19 road from East and Middle Herrington near Doxford I…Herrington is an area in the south of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England, historically in County Durham. The Herringtons are split into East & Middle and West and New villages. East and Middle Herrington is now a largely residential area just off the A690. West and New Herrington are across the A19 road from East and Middle Herrington near Doxford International Business Park.