The SR3 1 Sunderland Postcode Sector
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The SR3 1 postcode sector is within the county of Tyne & Wear.
According to the 2021 Census, the SR3 1 postcode sector is home to 11,608 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 276 already in use, that leaves 124 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the SR3 1 postal code are SUNDERLAND and New Silksworth.
The SR3 1 Postcode shares a border with SR2 7 (SUNDERLAND), SR2 9 (SUNDERLAND, Leechmere Industrial Estate), SR4 7 (SUNDERLAND), SR3 2 (SUNDERLAND, New Silksworth), SR3 3 (SUNDERLAND, East Herrington, Doxford International Business Park), SR3 4 (SUNDERLAND) and SR2 0 (SUNDERLAND, Ryhope).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of SUNDERLAND.
- SR3 1 is in the SR3 district, within the SR Sunderland area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Sunderland Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km² / 883.31 acres).
Street list for SR3 1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DURHAM ROAD A690 | 160 |
| SILKSWORTH LANE | 122 |
| TUNSTALL VIEW | 93 |
| COMET SQUARE | 77 |
| SCRUTON AVENUE | 53 |
| CASTLEREAGH STREET | 51 |
| NORTH MOOR ROAD | 48 |
| SILKSWORTH CLOSE | 46 |
| TEMPEST STREET | 45 |
| PEARL ROAD | 40 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 877 |
| Shoplifting | 310 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 295 |
| Public order | 197 |
| Other theft | 162 |
| Vehicle crime | 126 |
| Burglary | 94 |
| Other crime | 92 |
| Drugs | 62 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Academy sponsor led
Blind Lane, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS
Head: Mrs Emma Robins
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-06-12
Pupils: 217
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Academy sponsor led
Blind Lane, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS
Head: Mrs Emma Robins
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-06-19
Pupils: 193
Plains Farm Academy
Academy sponsor led
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU
Head: Miss Lesley Cassidy
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-05-08
Pupils: 190
Thornhill Park School
Other independent special school
Portland Road, Sunderland, , SR3 1SS
Head: Ms Nadine Horton
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-22
Pupils: 45
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £266,133 | 19 | £293,641 | 53 | £272,652 | 67 | £270,330 | 51 |
| Semi-detached | £186,347 | 74 | £181,072 | 83 | £164,561 | 95 | £170,528 | 122 |
| Terraced | £107,891 | 34 | £97,500 | 48 | £102,895 | 57 | £111,191 | 57 |
| Flats | £112,475 | 2 | £124,125 | 4 | £37,000 | 1 | £91,238 | 4 |
Important postcodes and buildings
SR3 1AS is the postcode for New Silksworth Junior School, Blind Lane, NEW SILKSWORTH INFANT SCHOOL, BLIND LANE, SILKSWORTH, JUNIOR SCHOOL, New Silksworth Academy, Blind Lane, NEW SILKSWORTH JUNIOR SCHOOL, BLIND LANE, SILKSWORTH, New Silksworth Infant Academy, Blind Lane, INFANT SCHOOL, New Silksworth Academy, Blind Lane, New Silksworth Infant School, Blind Lane, and New Silksworth Junior Academy, Blind Lane
SR3 1DZ is the postcode for 17 Tavistock Square
SR3 1PD is the postcode for Silksworth Community Pool & Wellness Centre, Silksworth Lane, SILKSWORTH COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL, SILKSWORTH LANE, SUNDERLAND, Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope, Silksworth Lane, and Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre, Silksworth Lane
SR3 1SS is the postcode for Tudor Grove Centre, Portland Road
SR3 1SU is the postcode for Plains Farm Academy, Tudor Grove
SR3 1TJ is the postcode for Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, North Moor Road
SR3 1TQ is the postcode for Northumbria Police, Farringdon Hall Police Station, Primate Road
Administrative coverage
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