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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

SR46RH

Wilfred Street

SR46RT

St Lukes Road

SR40DF

Field Square

SR40BG

Fletcher Close

SR46RL

Plantation Road

SR46RD

Edwin Street

SR46QY

Exeter Street

SR48PX

Chester Road

SR46UY

Fordfield Road

SR40EZ

Prestwick Road

SR46XE

Falmouth Square

SR48BZ

Helmsdale Road

SR46NX

Onslow Street

SR40DL

Front Road

SR40AX

Fordham Road

SR40BS

Flodden Road

SR46QF

East Moor Road

SR46XD

Falkland Road

SR48DD

Huntley Square

SR46RS

Oxford Street

SR46XJ

Felsham Square

SR46SD

Merle Terrace

SR40BU

Flodden Road

SR47SL

Hylton Road

SR46QT

Neville Road

SR46PG

Falmouth Road

SR40BY

Front Road

SR40EU

Petersham Road

SR40AU

Fordham Road

SR40FD

Fordfield Road

SR46QB

Rutland Street

SR48AG

Hylton Road

SR46XW

General Havelock Road

SR46RU

St Lukes Road

SR46TA

Waverley Terrace

SR46QH

East Moor Road

SR46PQ

Oxford Square

SR40ET

Pallion

SR48LZ

Brierfield Grove

SR46PY

Neville Road

SR48LX

Broadmayne Gardens

SR48BT

Hadleigh Road

SR46SU

Pallion Trading Estate

SR40BL

Friar Square

Data Sources

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