Surrey Avenue is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 2DL 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 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, SR3 2DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 2DG, SR3 2DH, SR3 2DJ, SR3 2DN, SR3 2DP, SR3 2DS, SR3 2DR, SR3 2DT, SR3 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR3 2DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 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 | 29% | 36.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 46.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 35% | 41.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.8% | 18.5% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 28.3% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.6% | 97.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 70.6% | 46.2% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Avenue was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford and the 210th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-05-16 | £83,927 |
| 13 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-02-27 | £89,253 |
| 3 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-04-06 | £114,858 |
| 4 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-04-26 | £89,897 |
| 5 Surrey Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2019-01-11 | £112,946 |
SR3 2DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 5,457 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 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Torphin Hill Drive , SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Tunstall Village Road , Silksworth SR3 2BB | - not rated | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | 4out of 4 | 1,709 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 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 3,127 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 | 2,688 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 | 3,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,306 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 | 1,414 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Forno | Unit 3, Retail Units | 372 yd | |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant | Back Cornelia Street, Wynyard Street | 452 yd | |
| Relish The Thought | 2 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 710 yd | |
| Haddington Vale Community Cafe | 1 Haddington Vale, Knightswood | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silksworth W M C | 44 43 Quarry Street, Sunderland | 158 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | Silksworth Terrace, Sunderland | 297 yd | |
| St Leonards Catholic Club | Saint Leonards R C Church, Tunstall Village Road | 422 yd | |
| New Silksworth R B Legion | Houghton Enterprise Centre, Vane Street | 458 yd | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth | Silksworth Comrades Club, 1 | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Golden Fish N Chips | 1, Aline Street | 238 yd | |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners | 32, Londonderry Street | 264 yd | |
| Alibaba | Unit A And B, The Old Bingo Hall | 329 yd | |
| Devitos | 57 Castlereagh Street, Sunderland | 458 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 4, Tunstall Village Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Knollside Close, Sunderland | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silksworth Community Centre (Youth Almighty Project) Silksworth Community Centre Silksworth Community Centre Tunstall Village Road | artificial grass pitch | 500 yd |
| New Silksworth Academy BLIND LANE | grass pitches | 536 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 | 541 yd |
| Mill Hill Primary School MILL HILL WALK | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| New Silksworth Independant Methodist Church BLIND LANE | 646 yd | |
| Silksworth Recreation Park HAWTHORN AVENUE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| The Venerable Bede Church Of England Academy TUNSTALL BANK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.