SR3 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunn Avenue, 0.2km from Newport, High in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR3 1DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00044699 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNN AVENUE, SR3 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNN AVENUE, SR3 1DD.
322
46
£ 30,200 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR3 1DD 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 1DD has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DD. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1DD has low crime rates — 32 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
Plains Farm Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
Farringdon Academy
Thorney Close Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.9 km
- Green Bamboo0.8 km
- Shan Tandoori0.8 km
- The Hut0.3 km
- Devitos0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Range0.6 km
- Edward Chaston0.9 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.7 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.8 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.6 km
- Fausto Atletico0.5 km
- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.7 km
- Relish The Thought0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Comrades Club Silksworth0.7 km
- Donkins0.4 km
- Humbledon & Plains Farm WMC0.8 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.7 km
- Silksworth W M C1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.2 km
- St Peters3.6 km
- Stadium of Light4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Terrace0.2 km
- Dene Street0.2 km
- Warwick Terrace-Lincoln Avenue0.3 km
- Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.3 km
- Miller Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31DD · Data under Open Government Licence