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About

Millfield is a residential neighbourhood situated directly south of Sunderland's city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some more modern infill developments. It functions mainly as a commuter area for the city centre and the nearby University of Sunderland. Local shopping needs are served by a stretch of shops and services along Hylton Road.

The ward is home to the expansive Backhouse Park, a significant green space with ornamental gardens and a historic clock tower. A notable local landmark is the former Millfield Swimming Baths, a distinctive Art Deco building that has been converted into a church. The area is well-connected by several major bus routes running along its key thoroughfares.

Area overview

On average Millfield has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 277 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Millfield is £39,472 per year. There are 5 schools in Millfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Millfield is home to around 10,616 people, with a population density of about 4,319.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
277
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Millfield Population
10,616
Population density
4,319.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.58(+199%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.61(+182%)
Shoplifting
57.08(+388%)
Public order
31.37(+283%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.38(+131%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,892
64.93%
Bangladeshi
936
8.82%
African
639
6.02%
Other Asian
489
4.61%
Indian
440
4.15%
Total population: 10,615

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,861
32.56%
No qualifications
1,991
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,279
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,059
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
838
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 8,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,413
31.74%
Owns outright
1,198
26.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,084
24.35%
Other social rented
399
8.96%
Social rents from council
203
4.56%
Total households: 4,452

Property prices in Millfield

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £440,000.

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-Detached12£169,500
Detached7£248,900
Flats13£80,000
Terraced70£112,500

10 years median price trend in Millfield

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

All postcodes in Millfield

SR13EG

Upper Walworth Way

SR13SL

Westbourne Road

SR46AE

Violet Street

SR13LD

Millfield

SR47DN

Brunton Terrace

SR46DA

Wellington Lane

SR27QS

Dunelm

SR46AQ

Lily Street

SR47AS

Langton Close

SR46AX

Milburn Street

SR47AH

Back Hylton Road

SR27LJ

Albert Court

SR27LU

Beechwood Street

SR13HA

High Street West

SR46EP

Wood Street

SR46BH

Granville Street

SR11SE

Fawcett Street

SR47ED

St Marks Road

SR47AB

Hylton Road

SR27LQ

Albert Court

SR47XQ

Hylton Road

SR13EQ

Upper Walworth Way

SR27QE

Ivanhoe Crescent

SR47XB

Willmore Street

SR27NH

Riversdale Terrace

SR27LZ

Thornholme Road

SR13PZ

Green Terrace

SR13PY

St Michaels Way

SR27PL

The Knoll

SR11RR

Fawcett Street

SR47BL

Matamba Terrace

SR27NB

Ashwood Terrace

SR47DH

Rosslyn Street

SR46BG

Ravensworth Street

SR46AG

Deptford Road

SR46EF

Westbury Street

SR27JU

Beresford Park

SR47UU

Sorley Street

SR11BB

Fawcett Street

SR46HE

Pickard Street

SR46BD

North Ravensworth Street

SR13HW

Market Square

SR46PX

Hopkins Court

SR13DP

High Street West

SR46EG

Flint Road

SR47EQ

Rokeby Street

SR46QL

Orchard Street

SR47DX

Hylton Street

SR47EH

Raby Street

SR13BY

High Street West

SR47DG

Hylton Street

SR27AF

Chester Road

SR13AD

Plater Way

SR47DE

Rainton Street

SR13DH

High Street West

SR46EW

Ailesbury Street

SR47EP

Dalton Place

SR47YB

Hylton Road

SR27JJ

Elmwood Street

SR46BL

Dryborough Street

SR46AZ

Alliance Place

SR47DA

Rosslyn Mews

SR46AA

Hylton Road

SR47UJ

Holly Court

SR27LH

Albert Court

SR46JD

Martin Terrace

SR46BQ

Lime Street

SR46DT

Dahlia Court

SR13AE

Livingstone Road

SR13JH

Blandford Street

SR46ER

Albert Road

SR46DU

Marguerite Court

SR46BU

Beach Street

SR13LB

The Bridges

SR46EY

Robert Street

SR13LE

The Bridges

SR47TP

Kayll Road

SR47BP

Chester Street East

SR46US

Bell Street

SR13HT

Waterloo Place

SR47DU

Hylton Street

SR46HS

Paxton Terrace

SR47AZ

Matamba Terrace

SR47AD

Wentworth Terrace

SR13QP

Gilhurst Grange

SR27AB

Derby Street

SR46BT

Carol Street

SR13JQ

Maritime Street

SR46BE

Farringdon Row

SR47UP

Hawthorn Street

SR46EU

Cromwell Street

SR46DD

Deptford Terrace

SR13BT

Phoenix House

SR46JF

Well Street

SR13DS

Crowtree Road

SR13QJ

Silksworth Row

SR27LP

Otto Terrace

SR47DF

Chester Street

SR47UX

Clifford Street

SR46JG

Rutland Street

Data Sources

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