Postcode SR3 1SJ 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 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £36,091 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £36,091 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from SR3 1SJ.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 1SJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £159,998 (about £179 per square foot) in Silksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £237,495 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £157,498 | £177 |
| Terraced | 21 | £107,500 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £135,000 | £69,625 |
| 2017 | £172,500 | £124,500 | £83,000 |
| 2018 | £177,000 | £114,000 | £81,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £127,500 | £83,500 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £132,000 | £88,250 |
| 2021 | £238,725 | £150,250 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £247,475 | £154,500 | £109,000 |
| 2023 | £259,950 | £150,000 | £89,500 |
| 2024 | £279,950 | £156,475 | £102,000 |
| 2025 | £238,000 | £154,250 | £107,500 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £168,998 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £124 | £98 |
| 2017 | £176 | £131 | £85 |
| 2018 | £179 | £126 | £85 |
| 2019 | £165 | £137 | £87 |
| 2020 | £150 | £137 | £92 |
| 2021 | £212 | £159 | £96 |
| 2022 | £220 | £172 | £112 |
| 2023 | £230 | £166 | £106 |
| 2024 | £225 | £168 | £110 |
| 2025 | £237 | £172 | £108 |
| 2026 | £168 | £176 | £129 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 1SJ.
In the SR3 1SJ postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Humbledon Convenience Store | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AW | Walking directions to Humbledon Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Sunningdale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1SJ, 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
The area around SR3 1SJ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SR3 1SJ in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £159,998 (about £179 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SR3 1SJ, including Thornhill Park School (Good), Plains Farm Academy (Good) and The Link School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR3 1SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering SR3 1SJ is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sophie Clinton (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.