Meadow View is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3RE 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 Meadow View, Sunderland, SR3 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3RD, SR3 3RG, SR3 3RB, SR3 3RA, SR3 3SE, SR3 3RF, SR3 3SB, SR3 3RQ, SR3 3RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR3 3RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.4% | 52.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR3 3RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 21.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 62.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 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 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 70.9% | 46.2% | 24.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow View was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow View has the 22nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Doxford and the 439th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Meadow View, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-02-03 | £368,612 |
| 22 Meadow View, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-26 | £232,368 |
| 7 Meadow View, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-09 | £189,522 |
| 37 Meadow View, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-02-25 | £393,219 |
| 47 Meadow View, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-02-23 | £399,887 |
SR3 3RE 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 3RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG | - not rated | 5,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary School Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Marcross Drive , Moorside SR3 2RE | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Junior School Archer Road , SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 1,763 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 | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 2,822 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 | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 5,102 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 | 3,678 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,856 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Poplars Miners Lodge, Market Crescent , New Herrington DH4 7AP | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Royal And Sun Alliance'- Atalian Servest Food Co | 2, Grayling Court | 256 yd | |
| Barclays Call Centre | 5, Admiral Way | 434 yd | |
| Eurest | P.O. Customer Management Limited, Admiral House | 435 yd | |
| Kura Sunderland (Eurest) | Camberwell Way, Doxford International | 774 yd | |
| Nike (UK) Ltd - Dine Contract Catering Ltd | 8 Camberwell Way, Sunderland | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Farm | 1, Camberwell Way | 730 yd | |
| Board Inn / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded | Durham Road, Sunderland | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 Victory Way, Doxford International | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Silksworth Lane | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy BALMORAL TERRACE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| David Lloyd (Sunderland) CAMBERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 15.8% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.