Postcode SR3 4EB is located in a major urban area, within the Sandhill 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 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.3% 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 of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 4EB.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4EB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.1 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £210,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £172,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £35,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £111,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4EB postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Sunningdale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27 Broadstairs Court, Sunderland, SR4 8NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 77-81 The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Extra | The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8NT | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.