Crow Lane is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR3 3TG 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 Crow Lane, Sunderland, SR3 3TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR3 3TF, SR3 3LS, SR3 3NS, SR3 3TE, SR3 3PE, SR3 3TP, SR3 3TQ, SR3 3RJ, SR3 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR3 3TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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 | 23.9% | 21.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 66% | 10.1% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 48.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 95.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 74.2% | 46.2% | 28.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crow Lane was 126.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.6% higher than the Doxford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Crow Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Doxford and the 224th highest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crow Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-03 | £282,173 |
| 4 Crow Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-07-26 | £277,503 |
| 2 Crow Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-06-19 | £255,413 |
SR3 3TG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3TG 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 | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 4,697 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 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Herrington Primary Academy Balmoral Terrace , East Herrington SR3 3PR | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Primary School Tilbury Road , SR3 4LY | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Junior School Archer Road , SR3 3DJ | - not rated | 1,342 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 2,172 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 | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH | - not rated | 4,866 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 | 2,968 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 2,169 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 2,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Royal And Sun Alliance'- Atalian Servest Food Co | 2, Grayling Court | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Inn / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded | Durham Road, Sunderland | 125 yd | |
| Dolphin | The Dolphin, Ashdown Road | 913 yd | |
| Oak Tree Farm | 1, Camberwell Way | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Golden Fry | 43 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 939 yd | |
| Gills | 55 Ashdown Road, Sunderland | 941 yd | |
| Only Foods And Sauces | 150A Allendale Road, Sunderland | 1,027 yd | |
| Codland Pizza And Grill | 142 Allendale Road, Sunderland | 1,049 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Victory Way, Doxford International | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Silksworth Lane | 202 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Anthony Road, Sunderland | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy BALMORAL TERRACE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| St Chads Church Hall ST. CHADS VICARAGE ST. CHADS VICARAGE CHARTER DRIVE | 550 yd | |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,058 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.