Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR3 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR3 1AB.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SR3 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SR3 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00044587 (shared with 7 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 1AB. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SR3 1AB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Plains Farm Academy

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils1.1 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils1.1 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils1.2 km
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New Silksworth Academy Junior

Good215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Hut0.8 km
  • Downey's0.9 km
  • Delhi Emperor0.9 km
  • Pizza Coop0.9 km
  • Barnes Delhi Indian Limited0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Range0.5 km
  • Esso Service Station - The Barnes0.9 km
  • Dhillons Premier Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Kens Convenient Store (Londis)1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.5 km
  • Fausto Atletico0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rosedene1.0 km
  • Donkins1.0 km
  • Humbledon & Plains Farm WMC0.6 km
  • Hollymere0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery Barnes Park0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland2.6 km
  • St Peters3.0 km
  • Stadium of Light3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elstob Estate0.2 km
  • Silksworth Lane-Nursery Road0.3 km
  • Silksworth Lane-Elstob Place0.3 km
  • Silksworth Lane-Low Newport Farm0.4 km
  • Essen Way-Langley Road0.4 km