SR3 — SUNDERLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR3 is £189,109, which is 29% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR3 cost 34.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR3 have fallen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£306,805	487
Semi-detached	£163,492	739
Terraced	£106,656	347
Flat	£61,982	72
All types	£189,109	1669

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 72.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SR3 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR3 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Mill Hill Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Mill Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thorney Close Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thornhill Park School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sunningdale School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SR3 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR3 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SR3 — SUNDERLAND

Area Summary

SR3 (SUNDERLAND) offers affordable property prices (£189,109, 34% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SR2

SUNDERLAND

£151K

▲ 0.0% YoY

SR4

SUNDERLAND

£139K

▲ 34.4% YoY

SR5

SUNDERLAND

£218K

▼ 50.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR3?

The average house price in SR3 (SUNDERLAND) is £189,109, based on 1669 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is SR3 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR3 is close to the national average at 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR3?

There are 18 schools in or near SR3. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SR3?

Council tax in SR3 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SR3?

The average broadband download speed in SR3 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in SR3 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.