Arden Square is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3DB is located in the St Chad's 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 Arden Square, Sunderland, SR3 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3DD, SR3 3BZ, SR3 3DA, SR3 3DY, SR3 3BY, SR3 3EF, SR3 3BX, SR3 3DR, SR3 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 3DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 58.4% | 56% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 41.6% | 44% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 30.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 23.1% | 18.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 32% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 26.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 30.1% | 21.6% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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.
In the area around SR3 3DB this area, 47.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.6% | 47.5% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 29.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 15.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -24.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arden Square was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.5% higher than the St Chad's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arden Square has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Chad's and the 147th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Arden Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,800 | 2021-05-21 | £96,661 |
| 4 Arden Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2021-03-26 | £84,478 |
| 1 Arden Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2020-11-16 | £119,716 |
| 6 Arden Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2019-11-01 | £139,087 |
| 8 Arden Square, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-08-01 | £124,118 |
SR3 3DB 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 3DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | 4out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,509 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 | 2,320 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 | 2,561 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale School Shaftoe Road , Springwell SR3 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 690 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants - Delivery Kitchen | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 464 yd | |
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 364 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 393 yd | |
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 505 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 521 yd | |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop | 1 Thorndale Road, Sunderland | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Silksworth Cricket Club SUNNYBROW | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| St Chads Church Hall ST. CHADS VICARAGE ST. CHADS VICARAGE CHARTER DRIVE | 887 yd | |
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Thorney Close Primary School TORQUAY ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Silksworth Sports Complex And Ski Slope SILKSWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, ski slopes | 992 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.