Lidcombe Close is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 2AB is located in the Doxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, SR3 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 2YE, SR3 2NN, SR3 2DA, SR3 2YF, SR3 2YB, SR3 2YD, SR3 2YG, SR3 2BT, SR3 2BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR3 2AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR3 2AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 27% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 57.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 29.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.5% | 98.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lidcombe Close was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lidcombe Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford and the 314th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-02-15 | £233,296 |
| 4 Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-05-29 | £233,767 |
| 5 Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-05-19 | £244,551 |
| 9 Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-04-29 | £253,005 |
| The Laurels Lidcombe Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2015-11-27 | £464,339 |
SR3 2AB 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 2AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Torphin Hill Drive , SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryhope Junior School Shaftesbury Avenue , Ryhope SR2 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 2,609 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 | 4,094 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,548 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 | 2,015 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Forno | Unit 3, Retail Units | 456 yd | |
| Relish The Thought | 2 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 741 yd | |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant | Back Cornelia Street, Wynyard Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards Catholic Club | Saint Leonards R C Church, Tunstall Village Road | 460 yd | |
| Silksworth W M C | 44 43 Quarry Street, Sunderland | 597 yd | |
| New Silksworth R B Legion | Houghton Enterprise Centre, Vane Street | 740 yd | |
| Donkins | Lord Seaham Hotel, 1 | 770 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | Silksworth Terrace, Sunderland | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bamboo | 4, Tunstall Village Road | 409 yd | |
| Shan Tandoori | 1, Tunstall Village Road | 409 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fish N Chips | 1, Aline Street | 472 yd | |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners | 32, Londonderry Street | 551 yd | |
| The Midas Touch | 9, Blind Lane | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 432 yd |
| Silksworth Community Centre (Youth Almighty Project) Silksworth Community Centre Silksworth Community Centre Tunstall Village Road | artificial grass pitch | 458 yd |
| The Venerable Bede Church Of England Academy TUNSTALL BANK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| New Silksworth Academy BLIND LANE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| New Silksworth Independant Methodist Church BLIND LANE | 652 yd | |
| Silksworth Recreation Park HAWTHORN AVENUE | grass pitches | 682 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.