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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

SR40EG

Pontop Square

SR40ES

Prescot Road

SR46XP

General Havelock Road

SR46XF

Falmouth Road

SR46NB

Kimberley Street

SR40AT

Ford Hall Drive

SR47TE

Belmont Road

SR48BW

Hexham Road

SR40DS

Forest Road

SR46QD

East Moor Road

SR40AG

West Moor Road

SR46QE

Pallion Park

SR46UN

Ferndene Crescent

SR47SP

Whitehall Terrace

SR46LT

Ford Terrace

SR40BF

Felixstowe Road

SR46TP

Merle Terrace

SR47SZ

Belsay Gardens

SR48DB

Holylake Square

SR40AA

Fordham Road

SR46QA

Neville Road

SR48DF

Halstead Square

SR47SS

Bancroft Terrace

SR46SG

Ferndale Terrace

SR40BD

Faith Close

SR40DX

Forest Road

SR48NA

Brierfield Grove

SR46ST

Pallion Trading Estate

SR40FB

Fordfield Road

SR47SX

Priory Grove

SR47TQ

Westwood Street

SR48NN

The Broadway

SR48AQ

Hylton Road

SR40DZ

Forest Road

SR47TL

Bexley Street

SR40DG

Fawn Road

SR40HD

St Lukes Road

SR47TJ

Erith Terrace

SR46NY

Sutton Place

SR40EE

Pennant Square

SR47TD

Dilston Gardens

SR48LY

Broadmayne Avenue

SR46RN

Plantation Road

SR46UT

Fordland Place

SR40EB

Plaistow Square

SR48BX

Helmsdale Road

SR46SS

Brussels Road

SR47SU

Priory Grove

SR46AJ

Moorland Square

SR40AN

St Lukes Road

SR46AN

Forge Lynn Close

SR48DG

Hadleigh Road

SR48BU

Heath Square

SR46NS

Midmoor Road

SR47TB

Angrove Gardens

SR40DD

Fordfield Road

SR47SW

Whitehall Terrace

SR46TY

Woodbine Terrace

SR46NR

Midmoor Road

SR40DA

Fordfield Road

SR46SJ

Pallion West Industrial Estate

SR40BE

Foxton Close

SR46TE

Florida Street

SR48NB

North Hall Road

SR48BN

Hexham Road

SR46PE

West Moor Road

SR46LX

Romford Street

SR46RB

Stratfield Street

SR40BX

Front Road

SR46UL

Faraday Grove

SR46XN

General Havelock Road

SR40HA

St Lukes Road

SR47TN

Kayll Road

SR40EH

Pelaw Square

SR46RG

Margaret Alice Street

SR46PF

St Lukes Road

SR40EX

Petersham Road

SR46NF

St Lukes Terrace

SR40BZ

Fenton Square

SR46PH

Oxford Street

SR40RW

Keelman's Lane

SR40HE

St Lukes Road

SR47SN

Whitehall Terrace

SR46NN

Sheridan Street

SR46SQ

Lyndhurst Terrace

SR46QP

Percival Street

SR46RQ

Minton Square

SR46LY

Arlington Street

SR46SY

Victory Street

SR46NE

Mafeking Street

SR46QZ

Mortimer Street

SR46RP

Oxford Street

SR48LR

Chester Road

SR46NT

Midmoor Road

SR40BJ

Friar Road

SR40AD

Felstead Square

SR40FA

Fordfield Road

SR46SN

Brussels Road

SR40EL

Penn Square

SR40DY

Forest Road

Data Sources

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