Postcode SR3 4PE 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 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
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 37.3% 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 per household in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £36,091 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 4PE.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4PE 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnes Park Extension | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Park Extension |
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 4PE postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR3 4PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Thorndale Convenience Store | Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JR | Walking directions to Thorndale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Tadcaster Road, Sunderland, SR3 4NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Toronto Road, Sunderland, SR3 4HY | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 193 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 8JD | Walking directions to Premier |
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 4PE, 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.