Tunstall Terrace is in New Silksworth, Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 1HQ 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 Tunstall Terrace, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 1AT, SR3 1HL, SR3 1HN, SR3 1HH, SR3 1AS, SR3 1EP, SR3 1HW, SR3 1HJ, SR3 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR3 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 48.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 55.5% | 51.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR3 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 43.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 44.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 26.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 20.4% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.2% | 98.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunstall Terrace was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.2% higher than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tunstall Terrace has the 8th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford and the 186th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-08-09 | £95,726 |
| 27 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2020-10-02 | £84,569 |
| 24 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2020-09-11 | £105,529 |
| 41 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2018-11-11 | £91,491 |
| 35 Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-01-27 | £99,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,069 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 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Torphin Hill Drive , SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,181 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 | 3,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant | Back Cornelia Street, Wynyard Street | 158 yd | |
| Relish The Thought | 2 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 195 yd | |
| Al Forno | Unit 3, Retail Units | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth R B Legion | Houghton Enterprise Centre, Vane Street | 143 yd | |
| St Leonards Catholic Club | Saint Leonards R C Church, Tunstall Village Road | 198 yd | |
| Donkins | Lord Seaham Hotel, 1 | 215 yd | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth | Silksworth Comrades Club, 1 | 317 yd | |
| Silksworth W M C | 44 43 Quarry Street, Sunderland | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devitos | 57 Castlereagh Street, Sunderland | 60 yd | |
| The Midas Touch | 9, Blind Lane | 62 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 8 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 147 yd | |
| Pizza & Co | 2, Blind Lane | 185 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 3, Blind Lane | 185 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth Independant Methodist Church BLIND LANE | 145 yd | |
| New Silksworth Academy BLIND LANE | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Silksworth Community Centre (Youth Almighty Project) Silksworth Community Centre Silksworth Community Centre Tunstall Village Road | artificial grass pitch | 193 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 | 232 yd |
| Silksworth Recreation Park HAWTHORN AVENUE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Silksworth Cricket Club SUNNYBROW | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Venerable Bede Church Of England Academy TUNSTALL BANK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Mill Hill Primary School MILL HILL WALK | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.