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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 73 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
Detached8£182,500
Flats1£35,000
Semi-Detached32£137,975
Terraced32£89,500

10 years median price trend in Pallion

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

All postcodes in Pallion

SR40DG

Fawn Road

SR40DY

Forest Road

SR46XE

Falmouth Square

SR47TG

Henderson Road

SR46SQ

Lyndhurst Terrace

SR46XF

Falmouth Road

SR47SN

Whitehall Terrace

SR47TW

Kayll Road

SR48BT

Hadleigh Road

SR46LP

Highfield Place

SR46PE

West Moor Road

SR46QR

Duncan Street

SR46QT

Neville Road

SR46UN

Ferndene Crescent

SR46UP

Ferndene Crescent

SR46XN

General Havelock Road

SR40ED

Phoenix Road

SR46TD

Jacques Street

SR47RS

Chester Road

SR48DB

Holylake Square

SR40ET

Pallion

SR47TD

Dilston Gardens

SR48NA

Brierfield Grove

SR46QE

Pallion Park

SR46RR

Oxford Street

SR48LY

Broadmayne Avenue

SR46NA

Hazledene Terrace

SR46PF

St Lukes Road

SR46SJ

Pallion West Industrial Estate

SR46ST

Pallion Trading Estate

SR47TF

St Gabriels Avenue

SR48LS

The Broadway

SR40EY

Prestwick Road

SR46AN

Forge Lynn Close

SR46PU

Neville Road

SR46QD

East Moor Road

SR47SZ

Belsay Gardens

SR48DA

Highgate Road

SR40HE

St Lukes Road

SR46NR

Midmoor Road

SR46SG

Ferndale Terrace

SR46UL

Faraday Grove

SR46QA

Neville Road

SR46TW

Ancona Street

SR46UW

Arlington Street

SR46XG

Fordfield Road

SR40EP

Polebrook Road

SR40EQ

Gatton Close

SR46TE

Florida Street

SR48DQ

Harrow Square

SR40AA

Fordham Road

SR40BA

Fordenbridge Square

SR47SS

Bancroft Terrace

SR47SW

Whitehall Terrace

SR40BE

Foxton Close

SR40BN

Friar Road

SR40EU

Petersham Road

SR46QZ

Mortimer Street

SR48LT

Broadmayne Avenue

SR40AN

St Lukes Road

SR40FA

Fordfield Road

SR48ND

Nookside

SR40AE

Felstead Crescent

SR40BH

Forest Road

SR40DF

Field Square

SR46NE

Mafeking Street

SR46NF

St Lukes Terrace

SR46XD

Falkland Road

SR48AA

Hylton Road

SR46LU

Tamerton Street

SR46RA

Mortimer Street

SR46UU

Fordfield Road

SR40BG

Fletcher Close

SR40DD

Fordfield Road

SR46NB

Kimberley Street

SR46QS

Garnet Street

SR40RW

Keelman's Lane

SR46QB

Rutland Street

SR46TJ

Ancona Street

SR40BL

Friar Square

SR40EG

Pontop Square

SR46UZ

Fordfield Road

SR40AL

St Lukes Road

SR40BB

Fordham Square

SR40EE

Pennant Square

SR40EN

Fordfield Road

SR46SN

Brussels Road

SR48BU

Heath Square

SR40DW

Front Road

SR40EZ

Prestwick Road

SR40RX

Havelock Court

SR46RB

Stratfield Street

SR48DG

Hadleigh Road

SR40DA

Fordfield Road

SR40EJ

Padgate Road

SR46RL

Plantation Road

SR46XH

Cawnpore Square

SR48BJ

Holborn Road

SR40DE

Fordfield Road

SR40FE

Santorin Close

Data Sources

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