SR3 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawthorn Avenue, 0.3km from Newport, High in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Doxford ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00044702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN AVENUE, SR3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN AVENUE, SR3 1DU.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR3 1DU spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1DU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
9 sales · Mean £ 148,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SR3 1DU has low crime rates — 43 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
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Hill Nursery School
Hill View Infant Academy
Plains Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.5 km
- Green Bamboo0.3 km
- Shan Tandoori0.3 km
- The Hut0.6 km
- Devitos0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Edward Chaston0.6 km
- Varkeys Shopping0.8 km
- Edward Chaston Limited0.4 km
- Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.5 km
- Millers Bakers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Donkins0.2 km
- New Silksworth R B Legion0.4 km
- Silksworth W M C0.6 km
- St Leonards Catholic Club0.3 km
- The Golden Fleece0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.4 km
- Relish The Thought0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sunderland3.5 km
- St Peters4.0 km
- Stadium of Light4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Blind Lane0.2 km
- Blind Lane0.3 km
- Tunstall Village Road0.3 km
- Tunstall Village Road0.3 km
- St Leonard's Rc Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR31DU · Data under Open Government Licence