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Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 3 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm Population
8,656
Population density
1,649.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.68(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-45%)
Public order
4.51(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.39(-62%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,268
95.55%
Other White
87
1.01%
Chinese
54
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.45%
Indian
36
0.42%
Total population: 8,653

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £264K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £214 per square foot) in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£295,250£245
Semi-Detached30£205,000£219
Terraced28£129,000£151
Flats5£90,000£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,498£78,498£164,995£142,500
2017£272,495£58,500£161,748£109,995
2018£244,995£80,000£165,000£125,000
2019£252,495£64,125£168,000£90,000
2020£281,500£81,500£190,000£150,000
2021£260,000£81,500£172,000£96,500
2022£297,500£66,000£170,000£102,750
2023£355,000£65,000£183,750£124,995
2024£355,000£75,000£170,000£100,450
2025£291,500£59,250£199,000£120,000
2026£332,500£140,000£207,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£116£181£163
2017£193£161£179£146
2018£220£130£179£165
2019£225£104£186£121
2020£216£114£185£160
2021£216£134£199£108
2022£228£97£199£123
2023£256£101£197£135
2024£242£112£206£115
2025£253£108£213£141
2026£242£200£243£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Columbia, Barmston & Teal Farm in the last year.

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.