Postcode SR3 1RQ 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 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 68.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 1RQ.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 1RQ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1RQ postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | North Moor Road, Sunderland, SR3 1TJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Sunningdale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.