Postcode SR3 1QE is located in a major urban area, within the Silksworth ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Thorney Close & Plains Farm area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from SR3 1QE.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 1QE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.5 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Silksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £279,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £154,025 |
| Terraced | 18 | £112,500 |
10 year median price trend in Silksworth
In the SR3 1QE postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Sunningdale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Humbledon Convenience Store | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AW | Walking directions to Humbledon Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.