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About

Millfield is a residential ward located in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of private and social housing. It is situated close to the city centre, providing easy access to amenities and transport links. The ward includes parts of the A183 and A1018 roads, which connect it to other areas of Sunderland.

Millfield has several green spaces, including Backhouse Park and Barnes Park, which offer recreational areas for residents. The ward is home to a range of local shops, schools, and community facilities. Its proximity to the University of Sunderland and the city centre makes it a practical location for students and commuters. The area has undergone some regeneration in recent years, with improvements to housing and public spaces.

Area overview

On average Millfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228 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 of residents in Millfield is £32,723 per year. There are 5 schools in Millfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
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

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

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 £107,500 in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 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
Detached8£238,000
Flats14£80,000
Semi-Detached16£179,500
Terraced50£91,075

10 years median price trend in Millfield

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

All postcodes in Millfield

SR27JG

Shakespeare Terrace

SR46AG

Deptford Road

SR46DU

Marguerite Court

SR46JB

Dene Street

SR46LJ

Wilber Court

SR47AB

Hylton Road

SR47DX

Chester Street

SR47DZ

Lumley Street

SR47EJ

Tintern Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.