Postcode sector · SR3 2

Sunderland SR3 2 area guide

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Is Sunderland SR3 2 a good place to live?

In Sunderland (SR3 2), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £233,767 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£233,767
from 227 sales
Population
15,168
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
227.1
per 1,000 · -15% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Sunderland SR3 2

Sunderland SR3 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,075 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SR3 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SR3 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 75/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 6,571

Owned 66% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SR3 2.

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Sunderland SR3 2: frequently asked questions

Is Sunderland SR3 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Sunderland SR3 2?

Recorded crime in Sunderland SR3 2 runs at 227.1 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sunderland SR3 2 safe?

Crime in Sunderland SR3 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sunderland SR3 2 runs at 227.1 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sunderland SR3 2?

Homes in Sunderland SR3 2 sell for around £233,767 on average, based on 227 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sunderland SR3 2 at risk of flooding?

Sunderland SR3 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,075 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Sunderland SR3 2?

There are 6 schools in Sunderland SR3 2 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Sunderland SR3 2 a deprived area?

Sunderland SR3 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).