SR3 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR3 1BL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00044735 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR3 1BL.
244
46
£ 30,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR3 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR3 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1BL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1BL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Plains Farm Academy
Farringdon Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Thorney Close Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.8 km
- Green Bamboo0.8 km
- Shan Tandoori0.8 km
- The Hut0.1 km
- Devitos0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Comrades Club Silksworth0.6 km
- Donkins0.5 km
- Humbledon & Plains Farm WMC0.9 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.6 km
- Silksworth W M C0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Edward Chaston0.8 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.5 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.8 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fausto Atletico0.5 km
- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.6 km
- Relish The Thought0.5 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.4 km
- St Peters3.9 km
- Stadium of Light4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.0 km
- Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.0 km
- Silksworth Lane- Warwick Terrace0.1 km
- Silksworth Lane-Newport Hill0.1 km
- Durham Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31BL · Data under Open Government Licence