SR3 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hazel Avenue, 0.3km from Tunstall in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
For families considering a move, SR3 1DS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00044702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAZEL AVENUE, SR3 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZEL AVENUE, SR3 1DS.
259
41
£ 33,900 /yr
50%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SR3 1DS — age 41, 81% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DS. The average age is 40.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
2 sales · Mean £ 107,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1DS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Hill View Infant Academy
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
Plains Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.6 km
- Green Bamboo0.4 km
- Shan Tandoori0.4 km
- The Hut0.7 km
- Devitos0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Edward Chaston0.7 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.9 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.6 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.6 km
- Millers Bakers0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Donkins0.4 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.6 km
- Silksworth W M C0.7 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.4 km
- The Golden Fleece0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.6 km
- Relish The Thought0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.4 km
- St Peters3.9 km
- Stadium of Light4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tunstall Village Road0.3 km
- Tunstall Village Road0.3 km
- Blind Lane0.4 km
- Blind Lane0.4 km
- St Leonard's Rc Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31DS · Data under Open Government Licence