Postcode SR3 2GH is located in a major urban area, within the Doxford ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Silksworth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silksworth is £40,634 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Doxford Park.
Silksworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Silksworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silksworth is £40,634 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 2GH.
Silksworth near SR3 2GH 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Doxford Park | Large | Walking directions to Doxford Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £222,498 (about £219 per square foot) in Doxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £692,495.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 82 | £308,495 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £185,550 | £201 |
| Terraced | 24 | £129,998 | £171 |
| Flats | 11 | £65,995 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,450 | £62,000 | £135,975 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £230,950 | £65,500 | £131,950 | £94,000 |
| 2018 | £234,950 | £67,250 | £149,350 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £74,500 | £151,500 | £104,750 |
| 2020 | £294,975 | £69,950 | £149,950 | £113,000 |
| 2021 | £294,950 | £51,000 | £140,000 | £117,498 |
| 2022 | £314,995 | £63,500 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £324,995 | £73,500 | £192,500 | £133,150 |
| 2024 | £318,245 | £62,500 | £168,000 | £139,000 |
| 2025 | £300,495 | £63,000 | £190,120 | £127,500 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £62,248 | £190,000 | £129,995 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £111 | £153 | £158 |
| 2017 | £183 | £122 | £159 | £126 |
| 2018 | £189 | £105 | £164 | £148 |
| 2019 | £198 | £124 | £162 | £128 |
| 2020 | £207 | £113 | £176 | £153 |
| 2021 | £220 | £85 | £179 | £148 |
| 2022 | £231 | £111 | £211 | £159 |
| 2023 | £239 | £117 | £216 | £180 |
| 2024 | £227 | £107 | £200 | £169 |
| 2025 | £241 | £118 | £207 | £166 |
| 2026 | £226 | £103 | £203 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 2GH.
In the SR3 2GH postcode area, located within Silksworth, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 2GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2NE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Knollside Close, Sunderland, SR3 2UD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Gibson
Doxford - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR3 2GH records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2GH in Silksworth is £222,498 (about £219 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SR3 2GH, including Mill Hill Primary School (Good), Mill Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and New Silksworth Academy Junior (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR3 2GH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,681 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 2GH is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Gibson (Liberal Democrats).
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.