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EPC in SR3 (Chapelgarth)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Chapelgarth, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Elstob Farm, Essen Way, Gilley Law, Hall Farm, Herrington, Humbledon Hill, Mill Hill, Plains Farm, Ryhope, Silksworth, Springwell, Thorney Close, Tunstall, including Barnes & Thornhill, Farringdon & Silksworth, Grindon & Thorney Close. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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SR3 (Chapelgarth) in a nutshell

SR3 covers Chapelgarth, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Elstob Farm, Essen Way, Gilley Law, Hall Farm, Herrington, Humbledon Hill, Mill Hill, Plains Farm, Ryhope, Silksworth, Springwell, Thorney Close, Tunstall, in Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SR3

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Sunderland council area

SR3 is in Sunderland's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SR3 stretches across Barnes & Thornhill, Doxford Park, Farringdon & Silksworth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SR3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Sunderland: 26.0% terraced, 49.9% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Sunderland page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SR3 cover?

SR3 (Chapelgarth, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Elstob Farm, Essen Way, Gilley Law, Hall Farm, Herrington, Humbledon Hill, Mill Hill, Plains Farm, Ryhope, Silksworth, Springwell, Thorney Close, Tunstall) includes the wards of Barnes & Thornhill, Doxford Park, Farringdon & Silksworth, Grindon & Thorney Close, Herrington & Newbottle, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Southwick, Tunstall & Humbledon (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SR3?

Neighbouring districts include SR4 (Ayres Quay), SR2 (Ashbrooke), SR5 (Carley Hill) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SR3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SR3?

About 16,980 households and 38,726 residents at the 2011 Census, across 932 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SR3 in?

SR3 sits in Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South, Sunderland Central.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SR3 1
Areas covered
Chapelgarth, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Elstob Farm, Essen Way, Gilley Law, Hall Farm, Herrington, Humbledon Hill, Mill Hill, Plains Farm, Ryhope, Silksworth, Springwell, Thorney Close, Tunstall 2
Active postcodes
932 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,980 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
38,726 2
Electoral wards
Barnes & Thornhill, Doxford Park, Farringdon & Silksworth, Grindon & Thorney Close, Herrington & Newbottle, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Southwick, Tunstall & Humbledon 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Houghton and Sunderland South, Sunderland Central 4
Local authority
Sunderland 4
Households privately renting (Sunderland built-up area)
16.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.