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Barnes ward occupies a central area of Sunderland, situated directly north of the River Wear. It includes the primary retail and business district of the city centre, characterised by shopping centres, civic buildings, and the main transport interchange. The area functions as the commercial and administrative heart of the city, with a dense concentration of shops, offices, and services that draw people from across the wider region.

The ward extends to residential neighbourhoods like Millfield and parts of Hendon. Its landscape is notably shaped by the Wearmouth Colliery, a former coal mine whose site and associated infrastructure have been largely redeveloped. This industrial heritage is a foundational element of the area's identity, contrasting with the modern commercial core and the residential streets that surround it.

Area overview

On average Barnes has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnes is £46,161 per year. There are 6 schools in Barnes: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnes is home to around 10,767 people, with a population density of about 5,031.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

130

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Barnes Population

10,767

Population density

5,031.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52.85(+29%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.49(+20%)

Criminal damage and arson

16.62(+39%)

Vehicle crime

12.26(+172%)

Public order

12.07(+37%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,878

82.43%

Bangladeshi

986

9.15%

Other Asian

164

1.52%

African

161

1.49%

Other White

133

1.23%

Total population: 10,771

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,608

29.41%

No qualifications

1,759

19.84%

Level 3 (A level)

1,535

17.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,202

13.55%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

887

10%

Total 16+ residents: 8,868

Housing

Owns outright

1,824

40.2%

Owns with a mortgage

1,450

31.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

653

14.39%

Other social rented

336

7.41%

Social rents from council

151

3.33%

Total households: 4,537

Property prices in Barnes

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£380,000	£220,000	£320,000	£520,000	£632,000
Flats	5	£72,300	£44,400	£70,000	£80,000	£90,000
Semi-Detached	51	£197,500	£119,000	£157,475	£233,500	£288,500
Terraced	66	£136,000	£90,000	£122,125	£157,375	£222,875

10 years median price trend in Barnes

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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