SR3 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Langley Road, 0.9km from Plains Farm 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 27.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00044582 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGLEY ROAD, SR3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY ROAD, SR3 1AR.
267
50
£ 46,900 /yr
47%
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 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £227k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 27.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1AR. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
4 sales · Mean £ 196,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1AR 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
Plains Farm Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Barbara Priestman Academy
Richard Avenue Primary School
Hill View Infant Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Consilium Evolve
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Leema Pharmacy0.8 km
- Dhillons Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
- Esso Service Station - The Barnes0.7 km
- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ashbrooke Sports Club0.8 km
- Rosedene0.7 km
- Hollymere0.5 km
- Humbledon & Plains Farm WMC0.7 km
- Toby Carvery Barnes Park0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mamma Italia1.0 km
- Fausto Atletico0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Delhi Emperor0.7 km
- Pizza Coop0.7 km
- Barnes Delhi Indian Limited0.7 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.7 km
- Downey's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.3 km
- St Peters2.8 km
- Stadium of Light3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Essen Way-Langley Road0.1 km
- Essen Way-Langley Road0.1 km
- Leechmere Road Essen Way0.3 km
- Tunstall Road-Ringmore Court0.3 km
- Tunstall Road-Ringmore Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AR · Data under Open Government Licence