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SR3 2PH

Ruswarp Drive

Doxford

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Detailed insights for SR3 2PH

Overview

Postcode SR3 2PH 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 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tunstall Village Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Silksworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Silksworth is £40,634 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 2PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Silksworth near SR3 2PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR3 2PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTunstall Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Tunstall Village Green

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
3,261.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.41(+94%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-60%)
Other theft
13.55(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-46%)
Other crime
3.5(-6%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
97.23%
Indian
2
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.69%
Other Black
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.35%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.05%
No qualifications
47
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
44.88%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.56%
Other social rented
14
11.02%
Social rents from council
13
10.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Doxford

Median price£222,498
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £308K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£308,495£241
Semi-Detached47£185,550£201
Terraced24£129,998£171
Flats11£65,995£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Doxford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Doxford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 2PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 2PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 202638, Ruswarp Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PHDetachedFreehold£225,000
16 Mar 202615, Ruswarp Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PHDetachedFreehold£250,000
13 Mar 202615, Ruswarp Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PHDetachedFreehold£260,000
27 Jun 20256A, Hinkley Close, Sunderland, SR3 2ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
13 Jun 20259, Hinkley Close, Sunderland, SR3 2ERTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the SR3 2PH postcode area, located within Silksworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR3 2PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryMill Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMill Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's Catholic Primary School, SilksworthAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR3 2PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Gibson

Doxford - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bridget Phillipson

Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoughton and Sunderland SouthE14001295
WardDoxfordE05001156
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SilksworthE02001817
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 027FE01033077
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR3 2PH

Is SR3 2PH (Silksworth) safe?

The area around SR3 2PH 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.

What is the average house price near SR3 2PH?

The median sale price around SR3 2PH in Silksworth is £222,498 (about £219 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR3 2PH?

There are 7 schools close to SR3 2PH, including Mill Hill Nursery School (Outstanding), Mill Hill Primary School (Good) and St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR3 2PH?

SR3 2PH 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).

Who represents SR3 2PH (Silksworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South covering SR3 2PH is Bridget Phillipson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Gibson (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

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.