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SR3

SUNDERLAND

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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SR3 covers SUNDERLAND in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £189,109
1yr change ▼ 6.2%
Crime 11% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£189,109

▼ 6.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% below national avg

Crime Rate

72.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

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.

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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

£180K £183K £186K £189K £192K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

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.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SR3 SUNDERLAND

What is the average house price in SR3 SUNDERLAND?
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 SUNDERLAND 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 is the population of SR3 SUNDERLAND?
The population of SR3 (SUNDERLAND) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SR3 SUNDERLAND?
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.

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