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Albany and Blackfell

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About

Albany and Blackfell are residential neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Sunderland, made up mainly of mid-20th-century housing, terraces and semi-detached streets. Local life centers on small shopping parades, a community centre and primary schools that serve neighbourhood families. Green spaces and play areas are interspersed through the estate, and allotments and local footpaths give routes for short walks. Street names and older building plots reflect the area’s coal-mining past, a reminder of the local industry that shaped many of Sunderland’s suburbs.

Bus routes link the neighbourhoods to Sunderland city centre and the main transport interchange, making journeys for work and services straightforward. There are sports pitches and informal meeting spots used by local clubs and groups, and maintenance of public space is often organised through resident associations. The area’s scale and layout make it legible on foot, with short local trips to shops and schools and regular public transport for longer journeys.

Area overview

On average Albany and Blackfell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Albany and Blackfell is £42,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Albany and Blackfell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Albany and Blackfell is home to around 6,693 people, with a population density of about 1,974.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Albany and Blackfell Population
6,693
Population density
1,974.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.96(+88%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.96(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-51%)
Burglary
4.63(+4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,449
96.35%
Other White
80
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
19
0.28%
Indian
18
0.27%
Total population: 6,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,225
22.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,128
20.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
17.44%
Level 3 (A level)
937
16.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
909
30.49%
Owns with a mortgage
804
26.97%
Other social rented
463
15.53%
Social rents from council
427
14.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
10.63%
Total households: 2,981

Property prices in Albany and Blackfell

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Albany and Blackfell area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,538 up to £250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Albany and Blackfell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Albany and Blackfell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£167,500
Terraced23£135,000
Detached3£200,000
Flats8£89,000

10 years median price trend in Albany and Blackfell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Albany and Blackfell.

All postcodes in Albany and Blackfell

NE371TJ

Mardale

NE371SZ

Doddfell Close

NE371LF

Pipershaw

NE371UW

Swirral Edge

NE371EZ

Parsons Road

NE371UX

Ullswater Drive

NE371JX

Heatherlaw

NE371LN

Rushyrig

NE371BE

Windlass Lane

NE380AF

Brockwell Road

NE371SA

Penyghent Way

NE97YT

Springwell Road

NE371SJ

Swarth Close

NE371HW

Stridingedge

NE371LT

Westernmoor

NE97QH

Clifton Court

NE379AR

Windlass Lane

NE371UU

Elterwater

NE371SR

Drumaldrace

NE371RS

Braefell Court

NE371HR

Rushyrig

NE371SW

Rogan Avenue

NE371UT

Kentmere

NE371HQ

Stridingedge

NE371UD

Bridekirk

NE371JS

Blackfell Road

NE371TH

Mardale

NE371EQ

Parsons Road

NE371BX

Saddleback

NE97SB

Carlton Terrace

NE371US

Loweswater

NE97RB

Wordsworth Crescent

NE371DP

Donvale Road

NE371QF

Borrowdale

NE371HG

Stridingedge

NE371SD

Blencathra

NE371HU

Thirlmoor

NE371RB

Arklecrag

NE371GB

Pheasantmoor

NE371DG

Donvale Road

NE371BT

Saddleback

NE371AU

Whinway

NE371TZ

Grizedale

NE371HA

Knoulberry

NE371LS

Westernmoor

NE371UA

Crossgill

NE371GA

Grousemoor

NE371PR

Armstrong Road

NE371RP

Bassenfell Court

NE371RD

Arklecrag

NE371JD

Rushyrig

NE371BL

Windlass Lane

NE371AZ

Windlass Lane

NE371HH

Stridingedge

NE371BS

Ennerdale

NE371JN

Knoulberry Road

NE371HF

Stridingedge

NE371RZ

Ingleborough Close

NE371NA

Buttermere

NE97UZ

Mount Lonnen

NE371UF

Langdale

NE371RR

Rosegill

NE379EF

Washington West

NE371TN

Lingmell

NE371UN

Stonycroft

NE371TW

Lingmell

DH31RB

Northside

NE371LG

Highheath

NE371SH

Emblehope

NE379BX

Windlass Lane

NE371TG

Ravenstone

NE371QQ

Burnway

NE371TP

Lingmell

NE371HY

Thirlmoor

NE371SX

Gragareth Way

NE371PF

Donkin Road

NE97UQ

Mount Lane

NE371AN

Blue House Court

NE371TQ

Ravenstone

NE97SZ

Broom Court

NE371HT

Thirlmoor

NE97FD

Angel Rise

NE371JZ

Craggyknowe

NE371UJ

Stonycroft

NE371QE

Borrowdale

NE371DQ

Donvale Road

NE371AJ

Blue House Cottages

NE371BU

Saddleback

NE371ET

Rosse Close

NE379EG

Washington West

NE371JP

Blackfell Road

NE371GD

Bink Moss

NE371BQ

Burnway

NE97FB

Mount Park Road

NE371SL

Shunner Close

NE371JQ

Knoulberry

NE371LR

Westernmoor

NE371TT

Lingmell

NE371DF

Donvale Road

NE371BW

Ennerdale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.