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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 Gas Safe registered engineers 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Sunderland run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Sunderland: 78.7% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
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 heated by mains gas only (Sunderland built-up area)
- 78.7% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.