SR3 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silksworth Lane, 0.3km from Silksworth, New in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For serious buyers, SR3 1AQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00044703 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILKSWORTH LANE, SR3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILKSWORTH LANE, SR3 1AQ.
234
50
£ 30,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR3 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £317k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1AQ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 285,266
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR3 1AQ has low crime rates — 43 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
Farringdon Academy
Farringdon Community Academy
New Silksworth Academy Junior
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Thorney Close Primary School
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Hasting Hill Academy
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Only Foods And Sauces0.8 km
- The Hut0.7 km
- Gills Golden Fry1.0 km
- Wokafella0.6 km
- Devitos0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Demnox Limited0.8 km
- Sandhu0.6 km
- St Davids Breakfast Club0.8 km
- Simply Local0.7 km
- Edward Chaston Limited1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Comrades Club Silksworth0.7 km
- Lakeside Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- The Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Donkins0.9 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.9 km
- Relish The Thought1.0 km
- Fausto Atletico0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland4.0 km
- St Peters4.4 km
- Stadium of Light5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Silksworth Lane-Amsterdam Road0.1 km
- Silksworth Lane-Ski View0.2 km
- Aldenham Road0.2 km
- Silksworth Lane - Scarborough Road0.3 km
- Aldenham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence