Postcode SR3 4LP 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 122.8 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 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from SR3 4LP.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4LP 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £243,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £243,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £117,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £110,000 |
10 years price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4LP postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hasting Hill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Farringdon Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thorney Close Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.