Knightsbridge is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3DP 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 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knightsbridge, Sunderland, SR3 3DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3DR, SR3 3BX, SR3 3DW, SR3 3AZ, SR3 3BA, SR3 3DS, SR3 3BY, SR3 3AT, SR3 3AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR3 3DP 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 | 52% | 50.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 49.8% | 1.8% | 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 | 35.2% | 31.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 37.6% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 16.8% | 12.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 12.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 (54%) 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 | 59.8% | 27.5% | -32.3% | 48.4% | -20.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 26.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 27.5% | 16.7% | 12.7% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 3DP this area, 38.6% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 38.6% | 26.5% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 9.9% | -15.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 13.4% | -14.1% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightsbridge was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the St Chad's average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Knightsbridge has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Chad's and the 68th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Knightsbridge, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-10-22 | £131,924 |
| 30 Knightsbridge, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2025-03-19 | £176,210 |
| 27 Knightsbridge, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-01-31 | £163,372 |
| 34 Knightsbridge, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-12-17 | £175,477 |
| 4 Knightsbridge, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-09-16 | £120,382 |
SR3 3DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Junior School Archer Road , SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Infant School Archer Road , SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Primary School Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | 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 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 1,432 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 | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,217 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 | 2,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humbledon School Portland Road , SR3 1SS | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community special school | 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 | 542 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants - Delivery Kitchen | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 189 yd | |
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 641 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 670 yd | |
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 738 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 750 yd | |
| Thorndale Tandoori | Thorndale Tandoori, 20 Thorndale Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Silksworth Cricket Club SUNNYBROW | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Silksworth Sports Complex And Ski Slope SILKSWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, ski slopes | 716 yd |
| Thorney Close Primary School TORQUAY ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| 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 | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.