Postcode SR3 4LX 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 84.8 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 2.9 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 2,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from SR3 4LX.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4LX 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £215,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £135,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £120,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £35,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4LX postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Tadcaster Road, Sunderland, SR3 4NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 9 Cairnside South, Pity Me, Sunderland, SR3 3LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 3NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Anthony Road, Sunderland, SR3 3HG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 4LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Edgeworth
Sandhill - Elected 2 May 2024
Bridget Phillipson
Houghton and Sunderland South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.