SR3 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Tunstall Road, 0.8km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR3, SR3 1AA offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00044499 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUNSTALL ROAD, SR3 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUNSTALL ROAD, SR3 1AA.
316
43
£ 38,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SR3 1AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1AA. The average age is 43.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1AA has low crime rates — 11 incidents 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
Hill View Infant Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
New Silksworth Academy Junior
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Plains Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Grill N Chill0.8 km
- Pizza & Co1.0 km
- Planet Pizza1.0 km
- The Plaice Of Cod1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Milktech Ltd1.0 km
- Paul Young Dairyman1.0 km
- Dhillons Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
- Paddy's News & Booze1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mamma Italia0.8 km
- Relish The Thought1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Donkins1.0 km
- Ashbrooke Sports Club1.0 km
- Rosedene0.9 km
- Hollymere0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.7 km
- St Peters3.1 km
- Stadium of Light3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Leechmere Road-Laurel Grove0.4 km
- Leechmere Road-Laurel Grove0.4 km
- Leechmere Road Essen Way0.4 km
- Leechmere Road Essen Way0.5 km
- Leechmere0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AA · Data under Open Government Licence