SR3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 914 postcodes across 4 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
914
SR3 covers 914 Sunderland postcodes with excellent gigabit coverage at 89.9%.
Broadband speeds in SR3
Share of SR3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 914 postcodes in the district.
Sunderland's SR3 is very strong across its large postcode footprint. Gigabit reaches 89.9%, reflecting strong infrastructure investment. Ultrafast is 90%, suggesting strong cable and fibre presence. Superfast is 97.2%, reaching nearly all postcodes. The speed pyramid is tall and weighted toward premium tiers. 90% achieve 300+ Mbps gigabit or ultrafast, 7.2% sit in 30 to 300 Mbps superfast range, 1.7% fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss USO. SR3 is uniformly served across 914 postcodes with only minor tail risk. Coverage is extensive. Speed is concentrated in premium tiers throughout the code.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SR3 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR3 1 | 281 | 99% | 0% | 90% |
| SR3 2 | 281 | 96% | 0% | 91% |
| SR3 3 | 208 | 95% | 0% | 88% |
| SR3 4 | 144 | 100% | 0% | 90% |
All SR3 1 postcodes (281)
All SR3 2 postcodes (281)
All SR3 3 postcodes (208)
All SR3 4 postcodes (144)
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Living in Sunderland
With 914 postcodes, SR3 is Sunderland's largest code here. It maintains near-universal gigabit deployment.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
SR3 broadband FAQs
How does SR3 perform?
Very strongly. Gigabit at 89.9% and minimal below-10 Mbps.
What's the worst-case scenario in SR3?
1.7% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Request a check if uncertain.
How reliable is SR3 overall?
Highly reliable. Gigabit is probable, problem postcodes rare.
Should I assume gigabit in SR3?
Nine in ten postcodes have gigabit. Verify your specific postcode to confirm.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR3 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources