SR3 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blind Lane, 0.3km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SR3 1AU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00044710 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLIND LANE, SR3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLIND LANE, SR3 1AU.
263
39
£ 33,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR3 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SR3 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1AU. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1AU has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
Plains Farm Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.4 km
- Green Bamboo0.3 km
- Shan Tandoori0.3 km
- The Hut0.4 km
- Devitos0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Comrades Club Silksworth0.4 km
- Donkins0.0 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.3 km
- Silksworth W M C0.5 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Edward Chaston0.5 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.5 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.4 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.3 km
- Millers Bakers0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fausto Atletico0.9 km
- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.3 km
- Relish The Thought0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.6 km
- St Peters4.0 km
- Stadium of Light4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Blind Lane0.0 km
- Blind Lane0.1 km
- Blind Lane - Wynyard Street0.3 km
- Miller Terrace0.3 km
- Cumberland Road-Essex Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AU · Data under Open Government Licence