Postcode SR3 4AR 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, about 41% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 44.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from SR3 4AR.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4AR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £320,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £189,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 76 | £137,500 | £140 |
| Flats | 6 | £56,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £268,750 | £33,000 | £132,500 | £102,000 |
| 2017 | £222,475 | £72,000 | £147,500 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £164,500 | £71,250 | £154,000 | £106,500 |
| 2019 | £159,000 | £87,500 | £168,000 | £117,000 |
| 2020 | £575,500 | £99,000 | £164,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £197,500 | £45,000 | £145,000 | £129,950 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £79,975 | £190,000 | £124,975 |
| 2023 | £208,000 | — | £180,000 | £133,000 |
| 2024 | £276,500 | £81,125 | £166,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £66,000 | £199,250 | £135,250 |
| 2026 | — | — | £171,000 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £68 | £139 | £108 |
| 2017 | £164 | £101 | £151 | £100 |
| 2018 | £148 | £105 | £149 | £108 |
| 2019 | £169 | £111 | £156 | £105 |
| 2020 | £237 | £95 | £143 | £114 |
| 2021 | £176 | £102 | £147 | £124 |
| 2022 | £270 | £115 | £186 | £123 |
| 2023 | £224 | — | £162 | £125 |
| 2024 | £221 | £119 | £175 | £133 |
| 2025 | £221 | £119 | £182 | £138 |
| 2026 | — | — | £215 | £119 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR3 4AR.
In the SR3 4AR postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
| 0.2 mi | Humbledon Convenience Store | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AW | Walking directions to Humbledon Convenience Store |
| 0.3 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 4AR, 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
The area around SR3 4AR records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4AR in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SR3 4AR, including Thornhill Park School (Good), City of Sunderland College (Good) and The Link School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR3 4AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR3 4AR is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Katharine Tobin (Labour and Co-operative 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.