Vanguard Court is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 2EZ is located in the Doxford 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 Vanguard Court, Sunderland, SR3 2EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 2EY, SR3 2HA, SR3 2HB, SR3 2AE, SR3 2HQ, SR3 2HG, SR3 2PG, SR3 2PQ, SR3 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 2EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50% | 46.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 40% | -11.6% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 43.4% | 14.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.7% | 56.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 15.8% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28.2% | 8.9% | -19.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 13.3% | -12.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 18.7% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 36.9% | 30.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.3% 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% | 93.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 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 | 98.6% | 94.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanguard Court was 149.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% higher than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vanguard Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford and the 220th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Vanguard Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-10-15 | £75,858 |
| 19 Vanguard Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £49,011 | 2006-08-25 | £59,395 |
| 3 Vanguard Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2000-06-29 | £108,438 |
| 19 Vanguard Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £24,500 | 1999-08-06 | £83,896 |
SR3 2EZ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary School Torphin Hill Drive , SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior Blind Lane , New Silksworth SR3 1AS | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,623 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 | 2,682 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 | 3,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 3,861 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddington Vale Community Cafe | 1 Haddington Vale, Knightswood | 512 yd | |
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant | Back Cornelia Street, Wynyard Street | 760 yd | |
| Al Forno | Unit 3, Retail Units | 965 yd | |
| Relish The Thought | 2 Blind Lane, Silksworth | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doxy Lad | The Park, 15 | 557 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | Silksworth Terrace, Sunderland | 589 yd | |
| Comrades Club Silksworth | Silksworth Comrades Club, 1 | 639 yd | |
| New Silksworth R B Legion | Houghton Enterprise Centre, Vane Street | 775 yd | |
| Silksworth W M C | 44 43 Quarry Street, Sunderland | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy's | Tommy's Fish And Chips, 3 William Doxford Centre | 552 yd | |
| Cantonese Delight | 14, William Doxford Centre | 557 yd | |
| Pizza Oven | 12, William Doxford Centre | 557 yd | |
| Alibaba | Unit A And B, The Old Bingo Hall | 610 yd | |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners | 32, Londonderry Street | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | William Doxford Centre, Sunderland | 557 yd | |
| Aldi | Knollside Close, Sunderland | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary School MILL HILL WALK | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Silksworth Cricket Club SUNNYBROW | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| New Silksworth Independant Methodist Church BLIND LANE | 1,049 yd | |
| New Silksworth Academy BLIND LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Silksworth Community Centre (Youth Almighty Project) Silksworth Community Centre Silksworth Community Centre Tunstall Village Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,051 yd |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.