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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

NE97SE

Sycamore Grove

NE371DH

Donvale Road

NE371NQ

Blue House Lane

NE371WQ

Windlass Lane

NE97UF

Springwell Road

NE371JY

Craggyknowe

NE380WX

Windlass Lane

NE371BN

Ennerdale

NE97PT

Penshaw View

NE371PP

Whitworth Road

NE371HZ

Thirlmoor

NE371RL

Fellside Court

NE371LQ

Shieldclose

NE371HL

Stridingedge

NE380AB

Harvey Close

NE97SJ

Stoney Lane

NE371AS

Whinfell

NE371AT

Fell Close

NE371TB

Ravenstone

NE371RY

Mickle Close

NE371BJ

Albany Way

NE379BY

Windlass Lane

NE371AR

Fell Close

NE379DR

Windlass Lane

NE371AP

Brackenway

NE371LL

Blackfell Village Centre

NE371UE

Langdale

NE371HB

Parsons Road

NE371HP

Rushyrig

NE371SY

Tor Mere Close

NE371NB

Esthwaite

NE371JH

Knoulberry

NE371UB

Albany Village Centre

NE379EA

Windlass Lane

NE371DE

Donvale Road

NE371JB

Thirlmoor

NE371QB

Saddleback

NE379DF

Windlass Lane

NE371TU

Grizedale

NE371SN

Baugh Close

NE371ST

Whernside Close

NE371JU

Blackfell Road

NE371EX

Parsons Road

NE380AD

Phoenix Road

NE371BB

Fell View

NE371QD

Washington West

NE371QA

Saddleback

NE371GE

Long Crag

NE371RT

Ashgill

NE371AX

Fell Close

NE379DT

Windlass Lane

NE371TD

Ravenstone

NE387WW

Windlass Lane

NE371SP

Cheviot Close

NE371SS

Hedgehope

NE371LH

Elswick Road

NE371JJ

Knoulberry

NE97SH

Springwell Road

NE371BG

Burnway

NE371UH

Langdale

NE371SB

Dairnbrook

NE371TE

Ravenstone

NE371LA

Herdinghill

NE97ST

Winston Court

NE371UL

Stonycroft

NE371JL

Knoulberry

NE371QP

Lambert Road

NE371TA

Ravenstone

NE371HN

Stridingedge

NE371UG

Langdale

NE371TF

Ravenstone

NE379BH

Windlass Lane

NE371DJ

Donvale Road

NE371BP

Ennerdale

NE371TL

Mardale

NE371HS

Rushyrig

NE371UY

Coniston Drive

NE371LD

Westernmoor

NE371RW

Boystones Court

NE371AW

Brackenway

NE371BH

Brandy Lane

NE371QG

Borrowdale

DH31RE

Springwell Road

NE371UQ

Langdale

NE371SU

Waldridge Close

NE371TR

Lingmell

NE371RA

Arklecrag

NE371QH

Burnway

NE371JA

Thirlmoor

NE380AH

Hutton Close

NE371TX

Grizedale

NE371TY

Grizedale

NE371LP

Westernmoor

NE371HX

Thirlmoor

NE371AY

Moorside

NE379DE

Windlass Lane

NE371HJ

Stridingedge

NE379DJ

Windlass Lane

NE371UP

Swirral Edge

NE97SD

Kings Terrace

Data Sources

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