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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 323 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
323
Deprivation level
8/10
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
131.5(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.01(+198%)
Shoplifting
61.42(+406%)
Public order
35.89(+309%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.37(+162%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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
Detached7£240,000
Flats12£85,000
Semi-Detached19£179,000
Terraced50£93,575

10 years median price trend in Millfield

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

All postcodes in Millfield

SR27JS

Abbotsford Grove

SR46JA

Pine Street

SR13RP

Clanny Street

SR46LW

Magdelene Place

SR13SW

The Leazes

SR27NU

Millfield

SR27QF

Thornholme Road

SR46AX

Milburn Street

SR47AA

Hylton Road

SR46DY

Marigold Court

SR47EN

Victoria Place

SR47XA

Hylton Road

SR27NB

Ashwood Terrace

SR46DT

Dahlia Court

SR46JG

Rutland Street

SR46QL

Orchard Street

SR13JG

Holmeside

SR27NG

Broad Meadows

SR46EN

Close Street

SR13JQ

Maritime Street

SR27PH

Western Hill

SR46HB

John Candlish Road

SR47DE

Rainton Street

SR47UY

Sorley Street

SR13JP

Blandford Street

SR46BS

St Cuthberts Terrace

SR46HS

Paxton Terrace

SR13RQ

Wharncliffe Street

SR46EU

Cromwell Street

SR11RR

Fawcett Street

SR27JX

Thornholme Road

SR46BY

Hanover Place

SR46US

Bell Street

SR47UJ

Holly Court

SR46AB

Rose Street

SR47DF

Chester Street

SR47DT

Broxbourne Terrace

SR27LJ

Albert Court

SR46AH

Trimdon Street

SR46JR

Bell Street

SR13DG

Union Street

SR46DS

Jasmine Court

SR13DH

High Street West

SR13HA

High Street West

SR13HT

Waterloo Place

SR13SH

Chester Crescent

SR47XT

Hylton Road

SR13DX

Upper Walworth Way

SR46EL

Hadrian Street

SR13PY

St Michaels Way

SR27AD

Thornhill Crescent

SR27LY

Beechwood Terrace

SR46BU

Beach Street

SR46EE

Corning Road

SR46JE

Well Street

SR46LQ

Pallion Road

SR47HY

Chester Road

SR13AE

Livingstone Road

SR27JU

Beresford Park

SR27NJ

Eden Vale

SR27PP

The Royalty

SR47BG

Mill Street

SR47DU

Hylton Street

SR47DY

Houghton Street

SR47YF

Hylton Road

SR13AP

Saint Marys Boulevard

SR13DR

Brougham Street

SR46HE

Pickard Street

SR47AS

Langton Close

SR13HE

High Street West

SR27LQ

Albert Court

SR27QE

Ivanhoe Crescent

SR47UZ

Hylton Road

SR11RS

Fawcett Street

SR11SB

Fawcett Street

SR13EX

High Street West

SR27LN

Otto Terrace

SR27NR

The Croft

SR46BD

North Ravensworth Street

SR46BE

Farringdon Row

SR46ER

Albert Road

SR13QN

Gilhurst Grange

SR27JY

Victoria Court

SR46AF

May Street

SR47DA

Rosslyn Mews

SR47DN

Brunton Terrace

SR47XD

Blackett Terrace

SR13QD

Hind Street

SR27JL

Thornhill Terrace

SR27PJ

The Brae

SR27PW

The Retreat

SR46EP

Wood Street

SR46HJ

Rutland Street

SR13EG

Upper Walworth Way

SR27NS

Thornholme Road

SR46HU

Hume Street

SR46QQ

Brady Street

SR27LT

Oakwood Street

SR27LX

Beechwood Terrace

SR27ND

Ashwood Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.