Arnold Road is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3JU 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 Arnold Road, Sunderland, SR3 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3JY, SR3 3JS, SR3 3JP, SR3 3JT, SR3 3JX, SR3 3LA, SR3 3JR, SR3 3HU, SR3 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 3JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.2% | 53% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 36.6% | 41.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 35% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 (70.2%) 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 | 35.3% | 36.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 19.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 25.6% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Road was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the St Chad's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnold Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Chad's and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Arnold Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2026-01-14 | £80,662 |
| 24 Arnold Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-07-31 | £119,578 |
| 3 Arnold Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-01 | £96,030 |
| 21 Arnold Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2022-08-26 | £121,221 |
| 17 Arnold Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-05-25 | £76,903 |
SR3 3JU 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Infant School Archer Road , SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Primary School Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 2,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 3,790 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 | 2,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,478 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 751 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants - Delivery Kitchen | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 220 yd | |
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 738 yd | |
| Board Inn / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded | Durham Road, Sunderland | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 163 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 175 yd | |
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 286 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 309 yd | |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop | 1 Thorndale Road, Sunderland | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 209 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Silksworth Lane | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| St Chads Church Hall ST. CHADS VICARAGE ST. CHADS VICARAGE CHARTER DRIVE | 563 yd | |
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| East Herrington Primary Academy BALMORAL TERRACE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Thorndale Road THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Thorney Close Primary School TORQUAY ROAD | grass pitches | 929 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.