Chelmsford Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 1BJ is located in the Silksworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, SR3 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 1BW, SR3 1BD, SR3 1DG, SR3 1BQ, SR3 1AZ, SR3 1BP, SR3 1BG, SR3 1BS, SR3 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 1BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 36.8% | 15.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 46.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 5.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 30.2% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 19% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SR3 1BJ this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 30.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 100% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelmsford Street was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% higher than the St Chad's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelmsford Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Chad's and the 453rd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £104,995 | 2021-06-11 | £122,362 |
| 3 Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2020-01-10 | £82,721 |
| 7 Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-10-08 | £122,743 |
| 6 Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-04-17 | £119,026 |
| 4 Chelmsford Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2019-01-18 | £91,310 |
SR3 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR3 1BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth Academy Infant Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plains Farm Academy Tudor Grove , SR3 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fausto Atletico | Silksworth Community Swimming Pool, Silksworth Lane | 557 yd | |
| Relish The Thought | 2 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 567 yd | |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant | Back Cornelia Street, Wynyard Street | 665 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range) | The Range, Silksworth Lane | 791 yd | |
| Al Forno | Unit 3, Retail Units | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkins | Lord Seaham Hotel, 1 | 539 yd | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth | Silksworth Comrades Club, 1 | 577 yd | |
| New Silksworth R B Legion | Houghton Enterprise Centre, Vane Street | 663 yd | |
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 754 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | Silksworth Terrace, Sunderland | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut | 7, Warwick Terrace | 165 yd | |
| Pizza & Co | 2, Blind Lane | 562 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 3, Blind Lane | 562 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 8 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 588 yd | |
| The Midas Touch | 9, Blind Lane | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Silksworth Lane, Sunderland | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silksworth Cricket Club SUNNYBROW | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Silksworth Sports Complex And Ski Slope SILKSWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, ski slopes | 431 yd |
| Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre SILKSWORTH COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL SILKSWORTH COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL SILKSWORTH LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| New Silksworth Independant Methodist Church BLIND LANE | 654 yd | |
| Silksworth Recreation Park HAWTHORN AVENUE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| New Silksworth Academy BLIND LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Silksworth Community Centre (Youth Almighty Project) Silksworth Community Centre Silksworth Community Centre Tunstall Village Road | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| St Leonard'S Rc Primary School SAINT LEONARDS R C PRIMARY SCHOOL HOUSE SAINT LEONARDS R C PRIMARY SCHOOL HOUSE TUNSTALL VILLAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.