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Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

About

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is a residential area in north Sunderland, characterised by post-war and modern housing estates. The layout is primarily low-rise, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some bungalows. The area includes local shopping parades providing essential services and several community-focused primary schools.

A notable feature is the presence of Teal Farm Wetland, a managed nature reserve with ponds and pathways created from reclaimed land. This green space contrasts with the surrounding housing and offers a habitat for local wildlife. The area is bordered by major roads, providing connections to wider Sunderland and the A19.

Area overview

On average Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is £47,765 per year. There are 4 schools in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm is home to around 8,656 people, with a population density of about 1,649.9 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm Population

8,656

Population density

1,649.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.65(-37%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.74(-53%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.59(-45%)

Burglary

5.43(+9%)

Public order

5.2(-41%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,268

95.55%

Other White

1.01%

Chinese

0.62%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.45%

Indian

0.42%

Total population: 8,653

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,766

25.91%

No qualifications

1,365

20.03%

Level 3 (A level)

1,291

18.94%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,067

15.65%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

744

10.92%

Total 16+ residents: 6,816

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,234

34.52%

Owns outright

948

26.52%

Other social rented

477

13.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

420

11.75%

Social rents from council

414

11.58%

Total households: 3,575

Property prices in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £700,000.

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 Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£332,500	£191,121	£284,250	£396,250	£499,250
Flats	7	£57,500	£27,600	£43,000	£68,000	£128,200
Semi-Detached	25	£205,000	£121,280	£175,000	£217,500	£241,600
Terraced	31	£115,000	£83,500	£93,500	£158,000	£227,500

10 years median price trend in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

All postcodes in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

NE387AT

Derwent Terrace

NE387BB

Willows Close

NE851AA

Washington East

NE387BQ

Tweed Street

NE388DZ

Burnhope Road

NE388HL

Horsley Road

NE388NJ

Station Road

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