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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 67 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
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

Violence and sexual offences
28.69(-30%)
Shoplifting
21.66(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.49(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(-39%)
Other theft
6.72(+3%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £137,250 in Albany and Blackfell area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,538 up to £359,995.

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
Detached4£205,000
Flats11£117,500
Semi-Detached24£178,000
Terraced21£135,000

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

NE371QP

Lambert Road

NE371BJ

Albany Way

NE371EZ

Parsons Road

NE371SU

Waldridge Close

NE371TE

Ravenstone

NE371HP

Rushyrig

NE371LF

Pipershaw

NE371HB

Parsons Road

NE371HR

Rushyrig

NE371LH

Elswick Road

NE371GB

Pheasantmoor

NE371JY

Craggyknowe

NE371UQ

Langdale

NE371BH

Brandy Lane

NE371JQ

Knoulberry

NE371RP

Bassenfell Court

NE371BP

Ennerdale

NE371JL

Knoulberry

NE371UB

Albany Village Centre

NE379BX

Windlass Lane

NE97ST

Winston Court

NE371AT

Fell Close

NE371BE

Windlass Lane

NE371RW

Boystones Court

NE371SA

Penyghent Way

NE371SB

Dairnbrook

NE371WQ

Windlass Lane

NE97SD

Kings Terrace

NE371AU

Whinway

NE371AY

Moorside

NE371QD

Washington West

NE379DJ

Windlass Lane

NE371BG

Burnway

NE371BU

Saddleback

NE371HN

Stridingedge

NE371NB

Esthwaite

NE371SY

Tor Mere Close

NE371AZ

Windlass Lane

NE371BD

Rose Cottages

NE371GA

Grousemoor

NE371JH

Knoulberry

DH31RE

Springwell Road

NE371AP

Brackenway

NE371HU

Thirlmoor

NE371QW

Armstrong Road

NE371TN

Lingmell

NE371AN

Blue House Court

NE371DQ

Donvale Road

NE371PP

Whitworth Road

NE371RZ

Ingleborough Close

NE371UX

Ullswater Drive

NE97FB

Mount Park Road

NE97FE

Nightingale Wynd

NE371BS

Ennerdale

NE371PF

Donkin Road

NE371HJ

Stridingedge

NE371LN

Rushyrig

NE371ST

Whernside Close

NE379DT

Windlass Lane

NE371JU

Blackfell Road

NE371SJ

Swarth Close

NE371SN

Baugh Close

NE371SW

Rogan Avenue

NE371TJ

Mardale

NE380AD

Phoenix Road

NE371HG

Stridingedge

NE371HS

Rushyrig

NE371HX

Thirlmoor

NE371EY

Parsons Road

NE371JD

Rushyrig

NE371TL

Mardale

NE371UH

Langdale

NE380WX

Windlass Lane

NE371EQ

Parsons Road

NE371LQ

Shieldclose

NE371SS

Hedgehope

NE371TA

Ravenstone

NE371TB

Ravenstone

NE97UQ

Mount Lane

NE371AJ

Blue House Cottages

NE371JN

Knoulberry Road

NE371LR

Westernmoor

NE371QE

Borrowdale

NE371UG

Langdale

NE371US

Loweswater

NE371UT

Kentmere

NE371BX

Saddleback

NE371SH

Emblehope

NE371UF

Langdale

NE371UJ

Stonycroft

NE371UW

Swirral Edge

NE371BN

Ennerdale

NE371BQ

Burnway

NE371NQ

Blue House Lane

NE371UE

Langdale

NE379EG

Washington West

NE97SH

Springwell Road

NE371SX

Gragareth Way

NE371QG

Borrowdale

NE371RT

Ashgill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.