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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 low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£141,750
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £185K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £141,750 (about £168 per square foot) in Albany and Blackfell area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Albany and Blackfell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£210,000£224
Semi-Detached30£167,500£192
Terraced22£132,000£147
Flats6£71,750£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Albany and Blackfell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Albany and Blackfell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£58,500£124,000£100,000
2017£210,000£71,000£134,500£105,000
2018£174,750£64,000£133,000£107,500
2019£155,000£53,000£130,000£101,500
2020£169,500£63,111£133,000£95,500
2021£275,000£63,500£148,000£109,000
2022£344,995£68,600£160,000£108,500
2023£344,995£68,500£151,500£119,995
2024£367,495£100,000£163,170£118,000
2025£200,000£89,000£167,000£135,000
2026£265,000£45,000£168,000£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Albany and Blackfell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Albany and Blackfell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£104£140£110
2017£174£114£164£107
2018£162£125£172£114
2019£151£93£173£107
2020£185£113£167£118
2021£204£113£168£130
2022£285£115£203£124
2023£296£112£203£133
2024£302£133£196£152
2025£210£131£197£147
2026£254£75£188£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Albany and Blackfell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Albany and Blackfell

NE371QW

Armstrong Road

NE371BD

Rose Cottages

NE97FE

Nightingale Wynd

NE371TS

Lingmell

NE371RN

Brownriggs Court

NE371EY

Parsons Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.