Postcode SR3 1JB is located in a major urban area, within the Silksworth ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Silksworth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Silksworth is £40,634 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Silksworth Park.
Silksworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Silksworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silksworth is £40,634 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 1JB.
Silksworth near SR3 1JB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Silksworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Silksworth Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Silksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £106,250 |
| Detached | 16 | £237,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £146,000 |
10 year median price trend in Silksworth
In the SR3 1JB postcode area, located within Silksworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1JB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.