SR3Sunderland

SR3 Central Sunderland

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

3.5%avg gross yield

£167kavg sold price (552 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

3.5%

-1.6% vs Sunderland avg (5.1%)

Average Asking Price

£167,389

high confidence (552 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£698

2-bed · 3-bed £994 · 6.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£224

City avg £211/sqft · 13 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SR3

1-bed

£598

per month

5.8% yield

2-bed

£698

per month

6.6% yield

3-bed

£994

per month

7.2% yield

4-bed

£1,950

per month

8.1% 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

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.1%	£121,000	£717
Semi-detached →	5.2%	£165,617	£724
Detached →	2.7%	£318,137	£727
Flat →	14.4%	£58,500	£703

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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 8 quarters

+0.2% over 2 years

Flip Activity - SR3

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

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

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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.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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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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