Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

HARPERLEY DRIVE, SR3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPERLEY DRIVE, SR3 1AW.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Plains Farm Academy

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Infant Academy

Good439 pupils0.9 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Good852 pupils0.9 km
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Hill View Junior Academy

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Barbara Priestman Academy

Good174 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Richard Avenue Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Consilium Evolve

Good0 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mamma Italia0.9 km
  • Fausto Atletico0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.8 km
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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