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About

Pallion lies on the southern bank of the River Wear, forming a distinct urban ward within Sunderland. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along its main thoroughfares. Its industrial past is evident in the remaining riverside structures and the layout of the streets. The ward includes the large Pallion Metro station, a key transport interchange for the southern parts of the city.

The district is home to the National Glass Centre, a major cultural venue and university faculty dedicated to the material, reflecting the city's historic manufacturing strength. Open green spaces are found at Hylton Castle Playing Fields to the west. The area functions as a residential gateway to the wider river estuary, with the Queen Alexandra Bridge providing a fixed link across the water to the north.

Area overview

On average Pallion has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pallion is £40,376 per year. There are 1 schools in Pallion: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pallion is home to around 11,357 people, with a population density of about 3,562.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pallion Population
11,357
Population density
3,562.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.62(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.21(+19%)
Shoplifting
18.23(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.35(+45%)
Burglary
13.3(+167%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,101
88.95%
Other Asian
290
2.55%
African
210
1.85%
Indian
202
1.78%
Other White
190
1.67%
Total population: 11,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,400
26.33%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,938
21.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,588
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,279
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,017
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 9,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,173
24.46%
Owns outright
1,142
23.81%
Other social rented
991
20.66%
Social rents from council
674
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
669
13.95%
Total households: 4,796

Property prices in Pallion

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Pallion area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £272,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pallion 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 Pallion over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£182,500
Flats1£35,000
Semi-Detached33£136,000
Terraced33£92,000

10 years median price trend in Pallion

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

All postcodes in Pallion

SR46UX

Fourstones Road

SR40AU

Fordham Road

SR46AD

Central Way

SR46LX

Romford Street

SR46NU

Tanfield Street

SR48PX

Chester Road

SR40BD

Faith Close

SR40HD

St Lukes Road

SR46PB

Plantation Square

SR46XA

Falkland Road

SR46XP

General Havelock Road

SR40AB

Felstead Crescent

SR40BZ

Fenton Square

SR40EX

Petersham Road

SR46QF

East Moor Road

SR46SF

Merle Terrace

SR40DL

Front Road

SR40EL

Penn Square

SR46TH

Palermo Street

SR40ES

Prescot Road

SR48LU

Broadmayne Avenue

SR46TB

Amethyst Street

SR46UY

Fordfield Road

SR46XQ

Falmouth Road

SR46XW

General Havelock Road

SR48BY

Highgate Road

SR48NN

The Broadway

SR46RD

Edwin Street

SR46UT

Fordland Place

SR48NB

North Hall Road

SR46ND

Pallion Road

SR46NL

Garfield Street

SR48DD

Huntley Square

SR40AD

Felstead Square

SR46XJ

Felsham Square

SR47TQ

Westwood Street

SR48BN

Hexham Road

SR48DF

Halstead Square

SR46NW

Lincoln Street

SR46RN

Plantation Road

SR46NN

Sheridan Street

SR46QU

St Lukes Road

SR46RH

Wilfred Street

SR46SE

Enfield Street

SR48LZ

Brierfield Grove

SR46PY

Neville Road

SR46TP

Merle Terrace

SR46TY

Woodbine Terrace

SR40AT

Ford Hall Drive

SR40DB

Front Road

SR47TJ

Erith Terrace

SR40EF

Polton Square

SR47ST

Henderson Road

SR48BW

Hexham Road

SR40AZ

Fordenbridge Road

SR46PH

Oxford Street

SR46UR

Fordland Place

SR46XB

Fourstones Road

SR47TA

Swaledale Gardens

SR48AG

Hylton Road

SR46LT

Ford Terrace

SR46QY

Exeter Street

SR46RT

St Lukes Road

SR48DH

Haydon Square

SR48LR

Chester Road

SR47SJ

Hylton Road

SR48BZ

Helmsdale Road

SR40FB

Fordfield Road

SR47SR

Whitehall Terrace

SR46NQ

St Lukes Terrace

SR46RW

Oxford Street

SR46WE

Pallion New Road

SR40DX

Forest Road

SR40BW

Priestman Court

SR46NX

Onslow Street

SR46RE

St Lukes Road

SR46RS

Oxford Street

SR47RT

Chester Road

SR48BP

Hadleigh Road

SR40HA

St Lukes Road

SR47SY

Belmont Road

SR46PD

West Moor Road

SR46PL

Pallion

SR47TN

Kayll Road

SR40AG

West Moor Road

SR40BF

Felixstowe Road

SR46RG

Margaret Alice Street

SR47XF

Hylton Road

SR48AQ

Hylton Road

SR40AX

Fordham Road

SR46PQ

Oxford Square

SR46SU

Pallion Trading Estate

SR46TQ

Pallion Quay

SR46PG

Falmouth Road

SR46SD

Merle Terrace

SR40AQ

St Lukes Road

SR46AJ

Moorland Square

SR46NT

Midmoor Road

SR47SU

Priory Grove

SR46LZ

Arlington Street

Data Sources

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