SR3 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Terrace, 0.4km 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 1BW is 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. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00044699 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM TERRACE, SR3 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM TERRACE, SR3 1BW.
322
46
£ 30,200 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR3 1BW 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
SR3 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1BW. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 55,000
2 sales · Mean £ 55,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around SR3 1BW is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Dinners0.9 km
- Green Bamboo0.9 km
- Shan Tandoori0.9 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 WMC0.8 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.7 km
- Silksworth W M C0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Edward Chaston0.8 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.5 km
- Costcutters1.0 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.8 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fausto Atletico0.4 km
- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.7 km
- Relish The Thought0.5 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.4 km
- St Peters3.8 km
- Stadium of Light4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.1 km
- Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.1 km
- Silksworth Lane- Warwick Terrace0.1 km
- Durham Terrace0.1 km
- Silksworth Lane-Newport Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31BW · Data under Open Government Licence