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SR3 Central Sunderland

SR3 Central Sunderland investment guide. Average gross yield 3.5%, unknown rental demand.

3.5%avg gross yield
£165kavg sold price (488 sales, 12mo)
Unknownrental demand
Article 4: No
Last updated April 2026
Average Gross Yield
3.5%
-2.5% vs Sunderland avg (6.0%)
Average Asking Price
£164,691
high confidence (488 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£698
2-bed · 3-bed £994 · 6.6% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£224
City avg £215/sqft · 9 above average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SR3
1-bed
£598
per month
5.9% yield
2-bed
£698
per month
6.6% yield
3-bed
£994
per month
7.5% yield
4-bed
£1,950
per month
8.4% yield
Ownership mix
SR3 vs UK average · 21,844 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
High social-rent share: 28% socially rented (11pp higher than the UK average of 17%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
33.3%(UK 32.9%)
+0.4pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
26.0%(UK 29.7%)
-3.7pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
12.7%(UK 20.3%)
-7.6pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
28.0%(UK 17.1%)
+10.9pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in SR3
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced0.0%£114,709£0
Semi-detached0.0%£164,691£0
Flat0.0%£53,353£0
Detached0.0%£305,957£0
About SR3 Central Sunderland (SR3, Sunderland)

SR3 attracts investors seeking exposure to Sunderland's regeneration efforts and city centre living. The area benefits from ongoing development initiatives and proximity to local amenities, making it a potential growth market for buy-to-let portfolios.

The tenant base appears diverse across property sizes, with rental rates ranging from £598 for one-bedroom units to £1,950 for four-bedroom properties. Demand patterns suggest mixed-use occupancy, though detailed tenant demographic data remains limited for this postcode.

Investors should note the lack of current rental demand data and zero transaction indicators in available records, which limits visibility on market activity and yields. Further local research into void rates, tenant turnover, and comparable properties is essential before committing capital to this area.

Sold Price Trend - SR3
Average sold price, last 12 months
-36.2% over 12 monthsHM Land Registry
Transaction counts shown in tooltip · Data excludes Dec 2025 partial-year distortions
Flip Activity - SR3
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
6
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+0.0%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
0 mo
Flip rate
0.0%
of all sales
Recent case studies
unnamed
Flat
Bought Nov 24
£55k
Sold Sept 25
£68k
10 mo+16.8%*
Gross 23.6%
hanby gardens
Semi
Bought Oct 24
£150k
Sold Aug 25
£230k
10 mo+44.8%*
Leasehold - extension not verified
Gross 53.3%
purley road
Terraced
Bought Jul 24
£65k
Sold May 25
£108k
11 mo+59.0%*
Gross 65.4%
st nicholas avenue
Semi
Bought Dec 23
£140k
Sold Apr 25
£268k
17 mo+88.7%*
Leasehold - extension not verified
Gross 92.1%
hillfield gardens
Semi
Bought Nov 23
£140k
Sold Mar 25
£215k
16 mo+50.8%*
Gross 53.6%
hipsburn drive
Semi
Bought Sept 23
£198k
Sold Sept 24
£225k
13 mo+18.9%*
Gross 13.9%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - SR3
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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