Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SUNNYBROW, SR3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYBROW, SR3 1DQ.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR3 1DQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SR3 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR3 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sunnybrow, 0.6km from Silksworth, New in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00044733 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1DQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

10 sales · Mean £ 131,120

Terraced

£ 117,000

3 sales · Mean £ 120,650

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR3 1DQ has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order18
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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New Silksworth Academy Infant

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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New Silksworth Academy Junior

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils0.8 km
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Farringdon Academy

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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Plains Farm Academy

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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Thorney Close Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km
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Mill Hill Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km
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Mill Hill Nursery School

Good130 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.8 km
  • Green Bamboo0.8 km
  • Shan Tandoori0.8 km
  • The Hut0.3 km
  • Wokafella0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Sandhu0.9 km
  • Simply Local1.0 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Edward Chaston Limited0.7 km
  • Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Comrades Club Silksworth0.4 km
  • Lakeside Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • St Leonards Catholic Club0.8 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.7 km
  • Donkins0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.9 km
  • Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Relish The Thought0.6 km
  • Fausto Atletico0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.7 km
  • St Peters4.1 km
  • Stadium of Light4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Silksworth Lane - Scarborough Road0.2 km
  • Cumberland Road - Devon Drive0.2 km
  • Silksworth Lane-Newport Hill0.2 km
  • Cumberland Road0.3 km
  • Silksworth Lane- Warwick Terrace0.3 km