SR3 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harperley Drive, 0.9km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR3 1AW represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00044584 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPERLEY DRIVE, SR3 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPERLEY DRIVE, SR3 1AW.
291
53
£ 46,900 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
SR3 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% 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 1AW. The average age is 53.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 240,790
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1AW has low crime rates — 10 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
Hill View Infant Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Hill View Junior Academy
Barbara Priestman Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Richard Avenue Primary School
Consilium Evolve
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Grill N Chill0.9 km
- Delhi Emperor0.9 km
- Pizza Coop0.9 km
- Barnes Delhi Indian Limited0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Leema Pharmacy0.9 km
- Dhillons Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
- Esso Service Station - The Barnes0.9 km
- Premier - Wilsons Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ashbrooke Sports Club0.8 km
- Rosedene0.7 km
- Hollymere0.4 km
- Humbledon & Plains Farm WMC0.8 km
- Toby Carvery Barnes Park0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mamma Italia0.9 km
- Fausto Atletico0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland2.4 km
- St Peters2.9 km
- Stadium of Light3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leechmere Road Essen Way0.2 km
- Leechmere Road Essen Way0.3 km
- Essen Way-Langley Road0.3 km
- Essen Way-Langley Road0.3 km
- Tunstall Road-Ringmore Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31AW · Data under Open Government Licence