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.
SUNNYBROW, SR3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYBROW, SR3 1DQ.
230
44
£ 30,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Farringdon Academy
Plains Farm Academy
Thorney Close Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SR31DQ · Data under Open Government Licence