Durham Road is in East Herrington, Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3NG is located in the Sandhill 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 Durham Road, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 4LT, SR3 3NB, SR3 3NA, SR3 4LU, SR3 4LR, SR3 4LS, SR3 3LZ, SR3 3JN, SR3 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR3 3NG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 47.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR3 3NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.7% | 51.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 29.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 26.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 15.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Barnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 1999-10-08 | £223,559 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Academy Archer Road , Farringdon SR3 3DJ | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorney Close Primary School Torquay Road , SR3 4BB | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 2out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 2,573 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 | 2,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Park School Portland Road , Plains Farm SR3 1SS | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 3,423 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 | 870 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants - Delivery Kitchen | North Moor Road, Sunderland | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 413 yd | |
| Board Inn / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded | Durham Road, Sunderland | 815 yd | |
| Lakeside Sports & Social Club | Lakeside Sports And Social Club, North Moor Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 236 yd | |
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 260 yd | |
| Aryan's Pizza Shop | 1 Thorndale Road, Sunderland | 547 yd | |
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 589 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Silksworth Lane | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill Academy TILBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| St Chads Church Hall ST. CHADS VICARAGE ST. CHADS VICARAGE CHARTER DRIVE | 404 yd | |
| Thorndale Road THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNEY CLOSE ACTION & ENTERPRISE CENTRE THORNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| East Herrington Primary Academy BALMORAL TERRACE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Northmoor NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Thorney Close Primary School TORQUAY ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Barnes Park Extension A T C HQ A T C HQ TAY ROAD | grass pitches | 935 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.