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About

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 4 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

114

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

50.43(+30%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.91(+19%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.95(+31%)

Public order

10.87(+33%)

Burglary

8.92(+100%)

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

Median price£152,000

Price per sq ft£161

Sales (last 12 months)134

Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £195K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£320,000	£221	£188,000	£300,000	£380,000	£492,000
Semi-Detached	47	£189,000	£186	£115,100	£158,500	£226,000	£268,400
Terraced	76	£137,500	£140	£86,250	£116,875	£169,625	£223,500
Flats	6	£56,000	£106	£41,000	£50,000	£75,500	£89,375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£268,750	£33,000	£132,500	£102,000
2017	£222,475	£72,000	£147,500	£105,000
2018	£164,500	£71,250	£154,000	£106,500
2019	£159,000	£87,500	£168,000	£117,000
2020	£575,500	£99,000	£164,000	£115,000
2021	£197,500	£45,000	£145,000	£129,950
2022	£435,000	£79,975	£190,000	£124,975
2023	£208,000	—	£180,000	£133,000
2024	£276,500	£81,125	£166,000	£135,000
2025	£300,000	£66,000	£199,250	£135,250
2026	—	—	£171,000	£142,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£223	£68	£139	£108
2017	£164	£101	£151	£100
2018	£148	£105	£149	£108
2019	£169	£111	£156	£105
2020	£237	£95	£143	£114
2021	£176	£102	£147	£124
2022	£270	£115	£186	£123
2023	£224	—	£162	£125
2024	£221	£119	£175	£133
2025	£221	£119	£182	£138
2026	—	—	£215	£119

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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