Postcode SR3 1FU is located in a major urban area, within the Silksworth ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Herrington & Doxford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herrington & Doxford is £48,117 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Doxford Park.
Herrington & Doxford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Herrington & Doxford has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Herrington & Doxford is £48,117 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 1FU.
Herrington & Doxford near SR3 1FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Doxford Park | Large | Walking directions to Doxford Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £159,998 (about £179 per square foot) in Silksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £237,495 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £157,498 | £177 |
| Terraced | 21 | £107,500 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £135,000 | £69,625 |
| 2017 | £172,500 | £124,500 | £83,000 |
| 2018 | £177,000 | £114,000 | £81,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £127,500 | £83,500 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £132,000 | £88,250 |
| 2021 | £238,725 | £150,250 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £247,475 | £154,500 | £109,000 |
| 2023 | £259,950 | £150,000 | £89,500 |
| 2024 | £279,950 | £156,475 | £102,000 |
| 2025 | £238,000 | £154,250 | £107,500 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £168,998 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £124 | £98 |
| 2017 | £176 | £131 | £85 |
| 2018 | £179 | £126 | £85 |
| 2019 | £165 | £137 | £87 |
| 2020 | £150 | £137 | £92 |
| 2021 | £212 | £159 | £96 |
| 2022 | £220 | £172 | £112 |
| 2023 | £230 | £166 | £106 |
| 2024 | £225 | £168 | £110 |
| 2025 | £237 | £172 | £108 |
| 2026 | £168 | £176 | £129 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 1FU.
In the SR3 1FU postcode area, located within Herrington & Doxford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2NE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Knollside Close, Sunderland, SR3 2UD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 65 The Strand, Sunderland, SR3 3DS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR3 1FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sophie Clinton
Silksworth - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR3 1FU records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SR3 1FU in Herrington & Doxford is £159,998 (about £179 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SR3 1FU, including New Silksworth Academy Junior (Good), New Silksworth Academy Infant (Good) and St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR3 1FU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering SR3 1FU is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sophie Clinton (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.