Postcode SR3 1SS is located in a major urban area, within the Barnes ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Thorney Close & Plains Farm area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £36,091 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 1SS.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 1SS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 75 | £135,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £76,150 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £194,975 |
10 year median price trend in Barnes
In the SR3 1SS postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Humbledon Convenience Store | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AW | Walking directions to Humbledon Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Convenience Store | 4 Humbledon Park, Sunderland, SR3 4AA | Walking directions to Barnes Convenience Store |
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 1SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Katharine Tobin
Barnes - Elected 2 May 2024
Lewis Atkinson
Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.