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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

SR47EY

Chester Road

SR46HR

Regal Road

SR47AP

Chester Terrace North

SR13ET

High Street West

SR13LH

Upper Market Square

SR27PA

South Hill Crescent

SR46DX

Hyacinth Court

SR47UT

Howarth Street

SR13SW

The Leazes

SR13QQ

Millfield

SR13LJ

Upper Market Square

SR47BT

Earl Street

SR13RW

Rosedale Street

SR46FB

Flint Road

SR13SH

Chester Crescent

SR46BJ

Grafton Street

SR46JQ

Wilson Street

SR47EB

Pensher Street

SR13AP

Saint Marys Boulevard

SR27LN

Otto Terrace

SR13JG

Holmeside

SR27PP

The Royalty

SR27ND

Ashwood Street

SR47BB

Hylton Road

SR46QN

Cheviot Street

SR47DT

Broxbourne Terrace

SR13DZ

High Street West

SR47AR

Harlow Street

SR27JT

Beresford Park

SR46QW

East Moor Road

SR47YF

Hylton Road

SR47DR

Chester Road

SR47XJ

Hylton Road

SR47HY

Chester Road

SR47DQ

Chester Street West

SR46EN

Close Street

SR46DS

Jasmine Court

SR46HY

Rutland Street

SR13PT

Millfield

SR47UH

Aiskell Street

SR47DB

Duke Street

SR13QD

Hind Street

SR13JT

Maritime Terrace

SR47AX

Hylton Road

SR46HU

Hume Street

SR47XU

Hylton Road

SR47DP

Croft Avenue

SR11SA

Fawcett Street

SR46HL

Kings Place

SR11AF

Fawcett Street

SR46AB

Rose Street

SR46BA

Enderby Road

SR46EQ

Greener Road

SR13AA

Livingstone Road

SR13EB

Crowtree Road

SR46DR

Simpson Street

SR13LG

Durham Road

SR13DG

Union Street

SR47XD

Blackett Terrace

SR27PT

Chester Road

SR27NQ

Riversdale Terrace

SR13DE

High Street West

SR27NX

Summerhill

SR46HW

Kings Terrace

SR13AH

Cumberland Street

SR13DX

Upper Walworth Way

SR46DW

Trimdon Street

SR27QR

Ranson Street

SR46JL

Wilson Street

SR13RP

Clanny Street

SR47BW

St Marks Crescent

SR47BS

Arrol Park

SR27PW

The Retreat

SR13SQ

Westbourne Road

SR47UR

Gilsland Street

SR27QP

Cedric Crescent

SR47EL

Chepstow Street

SR47AG

Queensberry Street

SR27LT

Oakwood Street

SR46ES

Milton Street

SR13SN

Chester Terrace

SR46JJ

Washington Street

SR47EA

Offerton Street

SR11SB

Fawcett Street

SR47UZ

Hylton Road

SR27AD

Thornhill Crescent

SR46UH

Hylton Road

SR46HH

Wilson Street

SR47HE

Chester Road

SR47YE

Hylton Road

SR11RU

Fawcett Street

SR47BN

St Marks Terrace

SR46AP

Close Street

SR27JH

Burn Park Road

SR46AF

May Street

SR13BN

High Street West

SR13BL

Station Street

SR27NS

Thornholme Road

SR47YA

Hylton Road

SR27JG

Shakespeare Terrace

Data Sources

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