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About

Barnes Park is a large public green space located in the centre of Sunderland. The area is primarily residential, with terraced and semi-detached housing surrounding the park itself. It is situated south of the city centre, near the University of Sunderland's City Campus and the Royal Infirmary. The park serves as a significant recreational hub for the local community, featuring wide paths, mature trees, and open grassland.

The park's layout includes formal gardens, bowling greens, and a children's play area. A distinctive serpentine lake forms a central feature, crossed by several small footbridges. The park is also home to a historic clock tower lodge building at its main entrance. This green expanse provides a contrast to the urban streets that border it, offering space for walking, sports, and relaxation.

Area overview

On average Barnes Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnes Park is £47,865 per year. There are 3 schools in Barnes Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnes Park is home to around 5,589 people, with a population density of about 6,141.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnes Park Population
5,589
Population density
6,141.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.29(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.04(-8%)
Shoplifting
10.02(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-39%)
Burglary
6.8(+52%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,861
69.07%
Bangladeshi
969
17.33%
African
164
2.93%
Other Asian
141
2.52%
Other White
94
1.68%
Total population: 5,590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,497
33.31%
No qualifications
790
17.58%
Level 3 (A level)
748
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
581
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
849
36.9%
Owns with a mortgage
777
33.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
527
22.9%
Other forms of private rent
72
3.13%
Other social rented
60
2.61%
Total households: 2,301

Property prices in Barnes Park

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 in Barnes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,435 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnes Park 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 Barnes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached10£132,500
Terraced52£137,000
Detached3£300,000
Flats2£76,150

10 years median price trend in Barnes Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes Park.

All postcodes in Barnes Park

SR47LX

Fernville Street

SR47NA

Beachville Street

SR47QL

Kitchener Street

SR47QN

Nora Street

SR47JE

General Graham Street

SR47NT

Cranford Terrace

SR27PN

Chester Road

SR47PY

Barnes Park Road

SR47PP

Ormonde Street

SR47HN

General Graham Street

SR47RU

Abingdon Street

SR47NN

Mount Road

SR47JP

Cleveland Road

SR47HB

Hutton Street

SR47JQ

Sydenham Terrace

SR47HQ

Stewart Street

SR47LS

Hunters Hall Road

SR47TU

Chester Road

SR47JJ

Queens Crescent

SR47JA

Chester Road

SR27PL

The Knoll

SR47PJ

Ormonde Street

SR47AL

General Graham Street

SR47NQ

Hawarden Crescent

SR27PF

Eden Terrace

SR47RG

Brinkburn Street

SR47HW

High Barnes Terrace

SR47QE

Colchester Terrace

SR47HX

Chester Mews

SR47QF

Mount Road

SR34AG

Durham Road

SR47JW

Queens Crescent

SR27PH

Western Hill

SR47PL

Cleveland Road

SR27PA

South Hill Crescent

SR47TR

Chatsworth Street

SR47HU

Wolseley Terrace

SR47LY

Burnville Road

SR47ND

Mount Road

SR47RJ

Ewesley Road

SR27PJ

The Brae

SR47HS

Chester Road

SR47RL

The Westlands

SR47NR

Chatsworth Street South

SR47PZ

Barnes View

SR27LN

Otto Terrace

SR47NL

Hawarden Crescent

SR27LT

Oakwood Street

SR47RQ

Chester Road

SR34AD

Durham Road

SR47RE

General Graham Street

SR27NE

Evelyn Street

SR47RA

Chester Road

SR47PN

Ormonde Street

SR47RN

The Westlands

SR34AH

Durham Road

SR27LW

Otto Terrace

SR47JL

Ewing Road

SR47JH

Queens Crescent

SR27LS

Burn Park Road

SR47JR

Cleveland Road

SR47TX

Jackson Street

SR47QB

Mount Road

SR47TS

Chatsworth Street

SR47JT

Cleveland Road

SR47HL

General Graham Street

SR47HG

Chester Road

SR47NU

Pendle Green

SR47HT

Burnaby Street

SR47PX

Mount Road

SR47RX

Barnard Street

SR47JS

Cleveland Road

SR47NB

Vale Street

SR47LT

Burnville Road South

SR47JF

General Graham Street

SR47LR

Nesburn Road

SR47QA

Barnes View

SR47LN

Nesburn Road

SR34AE

Barnes Park Road

SR27PD

Durham Road

SR47QJ

Kitchener Street

SR47NH

Ewing Road

SR47RY

Colchester Terrace

SR47QD

Mount Road

SR47NG

Oaklands Terrace

SR47LE

Hurstwood Road

SR47NP

Chatsworth Crescent

SR47JN

Queens Crescent

SR47LF

Hurstwood Road

SR47JG

Sydenham Terrace

SR47HA

Thelma Street

SR27NJ

Eden Vale

SR27NQ

Riversdale Terrace

SR47JD

Cooperative Terrace

SR47RH

Chester Road

SR47PH

Ormonde Street

SR47LB

Eden House Road

SR47NJ

Hawarden Crescent

SR47RD

Greta Terrace

SR27ND

Ashwood Street

Data Sources

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