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About

Millfield is a residential district situated directly to the west of Sunderland's city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, built to accommodate the workforce of the city's former industrial heyday. Its streets form a dense grid pattern, creating a close-knit urban community with local shops and services concentrated along its main thoroughfares.

The area is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Sunderland's City Campus. A notable local landmark is the former Millfield Swimming Baths, a historic art deco building that has been repurposed for community and commercial use. Green space is provided by nearby Barnes Park, which lies just to the north of the neighbourhood's boundary.

Area overview

On average Millfield has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Millfield is £39,202 per year. There are 3 schools in Millfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Millfield is home to around 5,838 people, with a population density of about 6,685.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Millfield Population
5,838
Population density
6,685.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.35(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.22(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(-35%)
Burglary
13.53(+203%)
Other theft
12.85(+115%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,570
61.15%
Bangladeshi
514
8.8%
Other Asian
419
7.18%
African
418
7.16%
Indian
268
4.59%
Total population: 5,838

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,514
31.69%
No qualifications
1,062
22.23%
Level 3 (A level)
669
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
465
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
789
33.4%
Owns outright
655
27.73%
Owns with a mortgage
579
24.51%
Other social rented
189
8%
Other forms of private rent
88
3.73%
Total households: 2,362

Property prices in Millfield

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £91,075 in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Millfield 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 Millfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached6£117,500
Terraced51£87,950
Detached1£250,000

10 years median price trend in Millfield

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

All postcodes in Millfield

SR47DS

Sterling Street

SR46JH

Walpole Court

SR47EH

Raby Street

SR13SN

Chester Terrace

SR46JQ

Wilson Street

SR46JG

Rutland Street

SR46HW

Kings Terrace

SR47EB

Pensher Street

SR46QB

Rutland Street

SR46NQ

St Lukes Terrace

SR47EJ

Tintern Street

SR47DG

Hylton Street

SR46HB

John Candlish Road

SR46QR

Duncan Street

SR47HR

Chester Road

SR46UH

Hylton Road

SR46AP

Close Street

SR46HR

Regal Road

SR47AX

Hylton Road

SR46SF

Merle Terrace

SR47UX

Clifford Street

SR47YQ

Hylton Road

SR46HE

Pickard Street

SR46HY

Rutland Street

SR47UT

Howarth Street

SR46TJ

Ancona Street

SR46JR

Bell Street

SR46TW

Ancona Street

SR47EP

Dalton Place

SR27PS

Chester Road

SR46US

Bell Street

SR47DQ

Chester Street West

SR46QT

Neville Road

SR47TP

Kayll Road

SR46EP

Wood Street

SR47YB

Hylton Road

SR46SE

Enfield Street

SR47UP

Hawthorn Street

SR47DY

Houghton Street

SR46HD

John Candlish Road

SR47YA

Hylton Road

SR46QP

Percival Street

SR46QQ

Brady Street

SR47DZ

Lumley Street

SR46HJ

Rutland Street

SR46JB

Dene Street

SR47UF

Millfield

SR47EE

St Marks Road

Data Sources

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