SR3 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Byers Court, 0.2km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR3 1AX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00044706 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYERS COURT, SR3 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYERS COURT, SR3 1AX.
296
36
£ 33,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR3 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, SR3 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1AX. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,000
3 sales · Mean £ 100,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1AX has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
Plains Farm Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.4 km
- Green Bamboo0.3 km
- Shan Tandoori0.3 km
- The Hut0.4 km
- Devitos0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Comrades Club Silksworth0.4 km
- Donkins0.0 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.3 km
- Silksworth W M C0.5 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Edward Chaston0.5 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.6 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.4 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.3 km
- Millers Bakers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fausto Atletico0.9 km
- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.3 km
- Relish The Thought0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.5 km
- St Peters4.0 km
- Stadium of Light4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Blind Lane0.1 km
- Blind Lane0.1 km
- Miller Terrace0.3 km
- Blind Lane - Wynyard Street0.3 km
- Warwick Terrace-Lincoln Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AX · Data under Open Government Licence