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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 252 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
252
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
116.25(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.92(+127%)
Public order
24.7(+181%)
Shoplifting
23.25(+91%)
Other theft
22.86(+251%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £179,950 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £685,000.

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
Detached12£455,000
Flats35£99,331
Semi-Detached51£219,950
Terraced39£160,000

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

SR59SG

St Michael's

SR59SQ

St Michael's

SR27TR

Ashbrooke Range

SR59SN

St Michael's

SR59SY

St Michael's

SR27HL

Ashbrooke Crescent

SR27HS

Valebrooke Avenue

SR27UU

Wooler Square

SR29BB

Tunstall Road

SR29HZ

Aylesford Mews

SR29PH

Warnham Avenue

SR31YT

Pinesway

SR27SL

Tunstall Road

SR27TZ

Montpelier Terrace

SR31NB

Bamburgh Gardens

SR27ET

Woodside

SR27TT

Ashbrooke Road

SR29DR

Greystoke Avenue

SR29EE

Laurel Grove

SR29HB

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29JQ

Leechmere Road

SR29BD

Tunstall Road

SR29BN

Glenesk Road

SR31YG

St Nicholas Avenue

SR29EW

Heathfield

SR31LP

Hillfield Gardens

SR27AG

Tunstall Terrace

SR29EG

Stannington Grove

SR29HQ

Leighton Road

SR31NA

Baslow Gardens

SR13PE

Olive Street

SR27QL

Wenham Square

SR27RN

Brookside Terrace

SR27TP

Ashbrooke Range

SR27UZ

Thornfield Grove

SR29PF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR31XF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR31YE

Holme Gardens

SR59SH

St Michael's

SR59TG

St Michael's

SR27EU

Azalea Terrace South

SR29LQ

Westheath Avenue

SR29QE

Ryhope Road

SR31YB

Meadow Gardens

SR31YD

Shirley Gardens

SR31YW

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR31YY

Fairholme Road

SR59TQ

St Michael's

SR27SB

Belle Vue Park West

SR29AA

Ashbrooke Cross

SR31YS

Fernsway

SR31YX

Bainbridge Holme Close

SR13NG

Albion Place

SR27AP

Tunstall Road

SR27LA

Thornhill Park

SR27RA

Tattershall

SR29DT

Greybourne Gardens

SR29NU

Weybourne Square

SR29QB

Weldon Avenue

SR27BQ

The Esplanade

SR27HA

The Avenue

SR27SD

Ashbrooke Mount

SR29EQ

Stannington Grove

SR29HR

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29JS

Hill View Road

SR29AB

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27BU

Lorne Terrace

SR27SY

Cedars Crescent

SR29LB

Hereford Road

SR59SJ

St Michael's

SR27HD

Briery Vale Road

SR27JP

Tunstall Road

SR29BL

Thristley Gardens

SR29BS

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HL

Leighton Road

SR31YL

Ridgeway Crescent

SR59SZ

St Michael's

SR27GZ

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27TW

The Cedars

SR59ST

St Michael's

SR59TA

St Michael's

SR27AN

Worcester Street

SR27QN

Meadowside

SR29AX

Lutterworth Road

SR29JG

Leechmere Road

SR29JN

Westheath Avenue

SR29NR

Westheath Avenue

SR31XN

Queen Alexandra Road

SR59TB

St Michael's

SR27HN

Brookside Cottages

SR29EA

Greystoke Avenue

SR27AY

Burdon Road

SR27BP

The Cloisters

SR27UB

Beecholm Court

SR29BH

Tunstall Road

SR29BW

Linden Gardens

SR31XP

Greenrigg Gardens

SR31XW

Newlands Avenue

SR31YF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27RX

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Data Sources

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