Living in SR3, Sunderland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SR3 in Sunderland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sunderland: £143,216, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around SR3
143 recorded home sales on the streets around central SR3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £160,000 and a range from £30,000 to £475,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 DEVON DRIVE, SR3 1LB | semi-detached | £125,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 10 ESSEX GROVE, SR3 1BG | terraced | £128,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 45 VICARAGE ROAD, SR3 1JL | semi-detached | £133,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 55 THE STRAND, SR3 3DS | semi-detached | £167,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 47 ABERDARE ROAD, SR3 3EG | semi-detached | £104,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 31 RUTLAND AVENUE, SR3 1JG | semi-detached | £188,000 | 2026-05-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| East Herrington Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Sandhill View Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
27 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Argyle House School, Hopespring Sunderland.
All 2 fee-paying schools near SR3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Sunderland.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
188 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SR3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sunderland's figures.
Common questions about SR3
What is the average house price in SR3?
The average sold price in Sunderland is £143,216 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SR3?
Prices in Sunderland are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SR3?
The median of 143 recorded sales around central SR3 in the last 2 years is £160,000, ranging from £30,000 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SR3?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central SR3, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SR3?
188 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SR3 at risk of flooding?
Central SR3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SR3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £160,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 188 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SR3 safe?
188 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SR3 or SR4, SR3 or SR2, SR3 or SR1.
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