SR3 Postcode District
SR3 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Sunderland Post town in Tyne & Wear
The SR3 postcode district is located in the SR Sunderland postal area, SR3 has a population of 38,022 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 6.48 square miles (16.78 square kilometres or 4,146.08 acres).
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District overview
In the SR3 postcode district, the primary settlement is Sunderland, located in Tyne & Wear. This district also includes the settlements of New Silksworth, Silksworth, Doxford International Business Park, East Herrington, and Farringdon. The most significant post town in this district is Sunderland. The county within which these settlements are located is Tyne & Wear, which is in England.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SR3 1, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The sector SR3 2, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The sector SR3 3, covers Sunderland and East Herrington in Tyne & Wear.
The sector SR3 4, covers Sunderland in Tyne & Wear.
The post town for this district is SUNDERLAND.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) area with a total of 898 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2.52 | NNE |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 2.91 | SW |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 3.75 | SSW |
| Seaham | 3.99 | SE |
| Washington | 5.19 | WNW |
| Whitburn | 5.89 | NNE |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.40 | W |
| Hebburn | 8.16 | NNW |
| Peterlee | 8.22 | SSE |
| Jarrow | 8.24 | NNW |
| South Shields | 8.86 | N |
| Durham | 9.27 | SW |
| Wallsend | 9.59 | NNW |
| Gateshead | 9.78 | NW |
| Tynemouth | 10.20 | N |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 10.76 | NW |
| Stanley | 11.13 | W |
| Whickham | 11.64 | WNW |
| Longbenton | 12.04 | NNW |
| Whitley Bay | 12.12 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,077
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 1 | 259 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 223 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 174 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 4 | 144 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 1 | 57 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 40 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 34 |
| East Herrington | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 24 |
| East Herrington | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 24 |
| New Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 1 | 19 |
| New Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 1 | 19 |
| New Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 10 |
| Doxford International Business Park | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 10 |
| New Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 9 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 7 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 4 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 3 |
| Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 3 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 4 | 3 |
| Farringdon | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 2 |
| Doxford International Business Park | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 2 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 1 | 2 |
| Farringdon | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 1 |
| Silksworth | SUNDERLAND | SR3 2 | 1 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 1 |
| SUNDERLAND | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 1 |
| Doxford International Business Park | SUNDERLAND | SR3 3 | 1 |
Street list for SR3
GRAYLING COURT
DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38728685
HERRINGTON HALL COTTAGES
Minor roadMIDDLE HERRINGTON, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38732027
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BIRCH COURT | 209 |
| DURHAM ROAD A690 | 160 |
| DURHAM ROAD A690 | 160 |
| DURHAM ROAD A690 | 160 |
| DOXFORD PARK WAY B1286 | 145 |
| ALLENDALE ROAD | 123 |
| SILKSWORTH LANE | 122 |
| SILKSWORTH LANE | 122 |
| SILKSWORTH LANE | 122 |
| SPRINGWELL ROAD B1405 | 112 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2743 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 828 |
| Shoplifting | 747 |
| Public order | 521 |
| Other theft | 508 |
| Burglary | 325 |
| Vehicle crime | 321 |
| Other crime | 317 |
| Drugs | 167 |
| Robbery | 61 |
| Possession of weapons | 54 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIND LANE | SUNDERLAND | 19 | SR3 1AT | View map | |
| WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE | SUNDERLAND | 14 | SR3 2NE | View map | |
| THORNDALE ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 13 | SR3 4JT | View map | |
| SILKSWORTH LANE | SUNDERLAND | 12 | SR3 1PD | View map | |
| ALLENDALE ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 11 | SR3 3DZ | View map | |
| SILKSWORTH TERRACE | SUNDERLAND | 11 | SR3 2AX | View map | |
| DURHAM ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 8 | SR3 4BX | View map | |
| SUNNINGDALE ROAD | SUNDERLAND | 6 | SR3 4HE | View map |
Schools in the district
New Silksworth Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blind Lane , New Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1AS
Headteacher: Mr Grahame Downey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
New Silksworth Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blind Lane , New Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1AS
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Nordstrom (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blind Lane , New Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1AS
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Robins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blind Lane , New Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1AS
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Robins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornhill Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Portland Road , Plains Farm , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1SS
Headteacher: Ms Nadine Horton (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ks1 Pupil Referral Unit
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Portland Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1SS
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Potts (Teacher In Charge)
Ofsted rating: Good
Plains Farm Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tudor Grove , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 1SU
Headteacher: Miss Lesley Cassidy
Ofsted rating: Good
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2BB
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Robertson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2BB
Headteacher: Mrs Dionne Dunn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Portland Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2NQ
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Murphy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mill Hill Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mill Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Torphin Hill Drive , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Errington (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sunningdale School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Doxford Park Way , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2PP
Headteacher: Mr James Waller (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marcross Drive , Moorside , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 2RE
Headteacher: Mrs Paula Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Farringdon Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Archer Road , Farringdon , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 3DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire McDermott (Academy Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Farringdon Community Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Allendale Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 3EL
Headteacher: Mr Jordan Bedford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
East Herrington Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 3PR
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Hair (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
City of Sunderland College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Bede Centre , Durham Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 4AH
Headteacher: Ms Ellen Thinneson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thorney Close Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Torquay Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 4BB
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Link School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Swindon Road , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 4EE
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sandhill View Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Grindon Lane , Thorney Close , Sunderland
Postcode: SR3 4EN
Headteacher: Mrs Jill Dodd
Ofsted rating: Good
Hasting Hill Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tilbury Road , Sunderland , Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 4LY
Headteacher: Miss Natalie Fountain (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre | GRINDON LANE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 4DE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Surgery Partnership | SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 2AN | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5212282 |
| 2 | The Broadway Medical Practice | SPRINGWELL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 4HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5229908 |
| 3 | Springwell Medical Group | SPRINGWELL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 4HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5282727 |
| 4 | New Silksworth Medical Practice | SILKSWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 2AN | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5210252 |
| 5 | Happy House Surgery | DURHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 4BY | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5282222 |
| 6 | Springwell House | DURHAM ROAD, NORTH MOOR, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 1RN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Broadway Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | SPRINGWELL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 4HG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Springwell Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service | JACK COHEN HEALTH CENTRE, SPRINGWELL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 4HG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chastons Pharmacy | VANE STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 1EJ | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5210500 |
| 2 | Demnox Pharmacy | 140 ALLENDALE ROAD, FARRINGDON, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 3DZ | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5282394 |
| 3 | Demnox Pharmacy | 1 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5287335 |
| 4 | Well | 44-46 SUNNINGDALE ROAD, SPRINGWELL, SUNDERLAND, SR3 4ES | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5284444 |
| 5 | Edward Chaston Limited | 1 SILKSWORTH TERRACE, NEW SILKSWORTH, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 2AT | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5235739 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optica Eye Clinic | 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £304,212 | 116 | £313,577 | 177 | £304,431 | 205 | £318,525 | 237 |
| Semi-detached | £165,381 | 238 | £163,651 | 254 | £162,756 | 269 | £162,992 | 364 |
| Terraced | £108,227 | 107 | £103,327 | 127 | £108,414 | 118 | £107,690 | 159 |
| Flats | £58,676 | 21 | £73,000 | 20 | £58,277 | 35 | £65,111 | 41 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.22
Average Driving Distance: 6.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 872
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.68
Average Driving Distance: 8.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 775
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.81
Average Driving Distance: 8.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 872
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.09
Average Driving Distance: 7.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 97
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.33
Average Driving Distance: 7.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 584
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SR3 1 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
| SR3 2 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
| SR3 3 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
| SR3 4 | Sunderland Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | R | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| S | R | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SR3 postal code is SUNDERLAND followed by New Silksworth, and East Herrington.
The SR3 Postcode shares a border with DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING, West Rainton, Penshaw), DH5 (Hetton-le-Hole, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, Easington Lane), SR4 (SUNDERLAND, South Hylton), SR7 (SEAHAM, Murton, Dalton-le-Dale) and SR2 (SUNDERLAND, Ryhope).
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