Postcode SR3 4NE 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 123.5 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 2.9 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 2,047 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 123.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.1% 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 4NE.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4NE 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 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 4NE postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Tadcaster Road, Sunderland, SR3 4NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Thorndale Convenience Store | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JR | Walking directions to Thorndale Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 3NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 9 Cairnside South, Pity Me, Sunderland, SR3 3LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.