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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 132 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
132
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
61.11(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.36(+16%)
Shoplifting
15.14(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.79(+30%)
Public order
11.71(+43%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £122,000 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
Semi-Detached40£137,975
Detached5£185,000
Flats2£59,500
Terraced30£79,998

10 years median price trend in Pallion

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

All postcodes in Pallion

SR46UP

Ferndene Crescent

SR46TJ

Ancona Street

SR46TD

Jacques Street

SR46PL

Pallion

SR40ED

Phoenix Road

SR46SE

Enfield Street

SR46RW

Oxford Street

SR46WE

Pallion New Road

SR48DQ

Harrow Square

SR46AD

Central Way

SR48BY

Highgate Road

SR40AB

Felstead Crescent

SR40AQ

St Lukes Road

SR46UX

Fourstones Road

SR47TF

St Gabriels Avenue

SR46PA

Warennes Street

SR46PB

Plantation Square

SR40AZ

Fordenbridge Road

SR46XB

Fourstones Road

SR46LZ

Arlington Street

SR46TB

Amethyst Street

SR40BB

Fordham Square

SR40DE

Fordfield Road

SR46XG

Fordfield Road

SR40BQ

Embleton Grove

SR48LT

Broadmayne Avenue

SR48AA

Hylton Road

SR46LP

Highfield Place

SR40EN

Fordfield Road

SR47RT

Chester Road

SR40ER

Portrush Road

SR46QX

Exeter Street

SR46QS

Garnet Street

SR46NQ

St Lukes Terrace

SR46NL

Garfield Street

SR40DW

Front Road

SR40AE

Felstead Crescent

SR40AW

Gatton Close

SR46UW

Arlington Street

SR46NA

Hazledene Terrace

SR48DH

Haydon Square

SR46QU

St Lukes Road

SR46UU

Fordfield Road

SR40BA

Fordenbridge Square

SR46RE

St Lukes Road

SR46SF

Merle Terrace

SR47SR

Whitehall Terrace

SR47TG

Henderson Road

SR47XF

Hylton Road

SR46RR

Oxford Street

SR40EF

Polton Square

SR47TW

Kayll Road

SR40EY

Prestwick Road

SR46NW

Lincoln Street

SR47SY

Belmont Road

SR40EQ

Gatton Close

SR47TA

Swaledale Gardens

SR46NP

Midmoor Road

SR47RS

Chester Road

SR46TW

Ancona Street

SR40AY

Fordenbridge Crescent

SR46TL

Ancona Street

SR46ND

Pallion Road

SR48BJ

Holborn Road

SR40FE

Santorin Close

SR46UA

Pallion New Road

SR46TH

Palermo Street

SR46RA

Mortimer Street

SR46PU

Neville Road

SR46NU

Tanfield Street

SR48DA

Highgate Road

SR48ND

Nookside

SR40AL

St Lukes Road

SR48LU

Broadmayne Avenue

SR40EJ

Padgate Road

SR47ST

Henderson Road

SR46PD

West Moor Road

SR46UZ

Fordfield Road

SR47TH

Brookland Road

SR40BP

Friar Road

SR40DB

Front Road

SR40BW

Priestman Court

SR40BH

Forest Road

SR46XQ

Falmouth Road

SR40RX

Havelock Court

SR47SJ

Hylton Road

SR48BS

Hart Square

SR40EP

Polebrook Road

SR48LS

The Broadway

SR48BP

Hadleigh Road

SR46XA

Falkland Road

SR46TQ

Pallion Quay

SR48DE

Hartford Road

SR46QR

Duncan Street

SR46XH

Cawnpore Square

SR46SZ

Cossack Terrace

SR46UR

Fordland Place

SR40BN

Friar Road

SR46XL

Falmouth Road

SR46LU

Tamerton Street

Data Sources

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