Postcode report
SR3 3AP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SR3 3AP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR3 3AP is a postcode in St Chad's, Sunderland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SR3 3AP, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR3 3AP are housing and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SR3 3AP is based on Sunderland 026 Census 2021. It covers 6,799 residents, 2,683 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 45% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near SR3 3AP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SR3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £123k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SR3 3AP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SR3 3AP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SR3 3AP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SR3 3AP
Is SR3 3AP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SR3 3AP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SR3 3AP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SR3 3AP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SR3 3AP?
LocaleIQ matched SR3 3AP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR3 3AP?
The latest median sold price is £123k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SR3 3AP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.