Postcode SR3 4LB 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 155.2 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 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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 of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from SR3 4LB.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4LB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 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 | 42 | £118,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £112,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4LB postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thorndale Convenience Store | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JR | Walking directions to Thorndale Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | North Moor Road, Sunderland, SR3 1TJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3DE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.