Montford Close is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 2RL 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 Montford Close, Sunderland, SR3 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 2RW, SR3 2RF, SR3 2RN, SR3 2RG, SR3 2QU, SR3 2RH, SR3 2RP, SR3 2RJ, SR3 3UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR3 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 39% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 50.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 56.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.8% | 12.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 19.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 36.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 94.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.5% | 94.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montford Close was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montford Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Doxford and the 314th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Montford Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-08 | £94,435 |
| 12 Montford Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-30 | £155,222 |
| 16 Montford Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £5,650 | 2020-08-24 | £6,882 |
| 3 Montford Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-02-06 | £68,553 |
| 14 Montford Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2014-05-30 | £178,734 |
SR3 2RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 4,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | - not rated | 99 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | - not rated | 99 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary School Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Torphin Hill Drive , SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,330 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 4,275 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 | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | - not rated | 697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 3,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs | 3, Camberwell Way | 266 yd | |
| Kura Sunderland (Eurest) | Camberwell Way, Doxford International | 444 yd | |
| EE/BT | 6 Camberwell Way, Doxford International | 489 yd | |
| Nike (UK) Ltd - Dine Contract Catering Ltd | 8 Camberwell Way, Sunderland | 637 yd | |
| Eurest | P.O. Customer Management Limited, Admiral House | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prior | The Colonel Prior, Moorside Road | 437 yd | |
| Oak Tree Farm | 1, Camberwell Way | 523 yd | |
| The Doxy Lad | The Park, 15 | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 Victory Way, Doxford International | 571 yd | |
| Tommy's | Tommy's Fish And Chips, 3 William Doxford Centre | 738 yd | |
| Cantonese Delight | 14, William Doxford Centre | 754 yd | |
| Pizza Oven | 12, William Doxford Centre | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | William Doxford Centre, Sunderland | 753 yd | |
| Aldi | Knollside Close, Sunderland | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benedict Biscop Ce Academy MARCROSS DRIVE | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| David Lloyd (Sunderland) CAMBERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 344 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.