CHELMSFORD STREET, SR3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

SR3 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chelmsford Street, 0.5km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 66.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00044735 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.