Postcode SR3 4HP 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 very high crime levels, with around 149.1 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 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from SR3 4HP.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4HP 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
| 0.4 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 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 | 40 | £122,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £113,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4HP postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Sunningdale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | North Moor Road, Sunderland, SR3 1TJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Buyrite | 177 Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BX | Walking directions to Buyrite |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.