Postcode SR3 1LE is located in a major urban area, within the Silksworth ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Lakeside & Farrington area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lakeside & Farrington is £34,581 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lakeside & Farrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lakeside & Farrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lakeside & Farrington is £34,581 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 1LE.
Lakeside & Farrington near SR3 1LE 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.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £169,975 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £277,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £153,800 |
| Terraced | 17 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Silksworth
In the SR3 1LE postcode area, located within Lakeside & Farrington, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 65 The Strand, Sunderland, SR3 3DS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3DE | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.