Postcode SR3 4NN 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 154.2 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 3.0 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 4NN.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4NN 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 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 | 35 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £111,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4NN 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 4NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Tadcaster Road, Sunderland, SR3 4NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 3PN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.