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St Michael's

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About

St Michael's ward encompasses a residential area directly west of Sunderland's city centre, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The streets follow a consistent grid pattern, reflecting the area's historical development. It is primarily a residential neighbourhood with local shops and services lining the main thoroughfares. The ward includes the southern edge of the extensive Mowbray Park, providing green space for the community.

A notable feature is the ward's location, containing the site of the original Sunderland Minster, a church with medieval origins that serves as the city's parish church. The University of Sunderland's main campus buildings are situated within the ward's boundaries, contributing to the local population. Housing varies from smaller terraces to larger properties, with the area functioning as a key residential zone close to the urban core.

Area overview

On average St Michael's has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's is £47,553 per year. There are 11 schools in St Michael's: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). St Michael's is home to around 10,323 people, with a population density of about 3,743.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
220
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's Population
10,323
Population density
3,743.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.81(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.18(+116%)
Shoplifting
23.35(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.02(+84%)
Public order
20.44(+150%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,141
88.55%
Other White
288
2.79%
African
164
1.59%
Indian
109
1.06%
Bangladeshi
99
0.96%
Total population: 10,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,218
36.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,503
17.06%
No qualifications
1,497
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,118
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,810
38.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,256
26.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
785
16.83%
Other social rented
434
9.31%
Social rents from council
262
5.62%
Total households: 4,663

Property prices in St Michael's

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's 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 St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached57£230,000
Detached12£351,250
Flats37£94,000
Terraced33£197,000

10 years median price trend in St Michael's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

All postcodes in St Michael's

SR59ST

St Michael's

SR29EL

Larchwood Grove

SR27TR

Ashbrooke Range

SR29JH

Helvellyn Road

SR29JP

Halidon Square

SR31YA

Bainbridge Avenue

SR27SQ

Belle Vue Road

SR13NG

Albion Place

SR27UP

Sea View Road

SR29PG

Wroxham Court

SR27ES

Azalea Terrace North

SR29NE

Leechmere Road

SR27UX

Waldron Square

SR31XR

Audley Gardens

SR29JD

Leechmere Road

SR29LQ

Westheath Avenue

SR27EF

Ryhope Road

SR27SH

Belle Vue Crescent

SR27TP

Ashbrooke Range

SR31YF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27TY

Belford Close

SR27SF

Belle Vue Drive

SR29HZ

Aylesford Mews

SR27SB

Belle Vue Park West

SR27TH

Belford Terrace East

SR13NR

Stockton Road

SR29BN

Glenesk Road

SR29DY

Glenesk Gardens

SR27HT

Vale Brooke

SR29NF

Leechmere Road

SR29AT

Loughborough Avenue

SR27BJ

St Georges Square

SR13PD

Holmeside

SR27UD

Montpellier Terrace

SR27BH

St Michael's

SR29EJ

Cedarwood Grove

SR59TE

St Michael's

SR27RB

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27TX

The Glen

SR29BA

Tunstall Road

SR59TT

St Michael's

SR59SG

St Michael's

SR27EJ

Acer Court

SR29BS

Queen Alexandra Road

SR31YL

Ridgeway Crescent

SR31DL

Cranbrook

SR27NL

Willow Green

SR29LA

Hill View Square

SR29DX

Greystoke Avenue

SR29HY

Aylesford Mews

SR29JG

Leechmere Road

SR29BU

Queen Alexandra Road

SR59SN

St Michael's

SR29AZ

Lutterworth Road

SR29PQ

Victoria Avenue West

SR27TL

Bowtrees

SR31LR

Crosslea Avenue

SR27AP

Tunstall Road

SR59SU

St Michael's

SR31XN

Queen Alexandra Road

SR59TF

St Michael's

SR31LZ

Buxton Gardens

SR31YS

Fernsway

SR31LU

Crosslea Avenue

SR27HN

Brookside Cottages

SR59TQ

St Michael's

SR27SY

Cedars Crescent

SR31XS

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29BQ

Tunstall Road

SR27QH

Braeside

SR29PF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27HG

Ashbrooke Terrace

SR29BG

Lulworth Gardens

SR31YD

Shirley Gardens

SR29HQ

Leighton Road

SR31XU

Hill View Gardens

SR27DY

Esplanade Mews

SR31LS

Crosslea Avenue

SR27QQ

Birchfield Road

SR59SH

St Michael's

SR31XW

Newlands Avenue

SR29BB

Tunstall Road

SR29LB

Hereford Road

SR27NA

Thornholme Road

SR27DG

Stockton Road

SR31LH

Bede Brook

SR59TP

St Michael's

SR27BQ

The Esplanade

SR27SJ

Tunstall Park

SR59SR

St Michael's

SR27QJ

Wayside

SR31YT

Pinesway

SR29QB

Weldon Avenue

SR29DF

Leechmere Road

SR29PJ

Wallingford Avenue

SR31YW

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR27LA

Thornhill Park

SR27BG

Esplanade West

SR29EA

Greystoke Avenue

SR29HJ

Longridge Square

Data Sources

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