Postcode SR3 1RW 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 very high crime levels, with around 196.2 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.6% 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 50 ft away from SR3 1RW.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 1RW 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 1RW postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | North Moor Road, Sunderland, SR3 1TJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 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.