LILAC AVENUE, SR3 1DP House Prices & Local Information

SR3 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Avenue, 0.2km from Tunstall in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

For families considering a move, SR3 1DP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00044696 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.