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Millfield

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Millfield Population

10,616

Population density

4,319.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 86 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£240,000	£217,800	£236,000	£246,950	£252,470
Flats	11	£85,000	£61,500	£78,500	£89,250	£106,750
Semi-Detached	18	£169,500	£67,000	£117,001	£275,000	£414,500
Terraced	50	£93,575	£57,694	£75,250	£150,625	£262,000

10 years median price trend in Millfield

All postcodes in Millfield

SR46AG

Deptford Road

SR47AB

Hylton Road

SR47DX

Hylton Street

SR46DU

Marguerite Court

SR46JB

Dene Street

SR46LJ

Wilber Court

SR47DZ

Lumley Street

SR47EJ

Tintern Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail