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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

SR27HS

Valebrooke Avenue

SR29JS

Hill View Road

SR29HH

Ludlow Road

SR29AS

Loughborough Avenue

SR27BS

Argyle Square

SR27HB

Avenue Terrace

SR27AQ

Stockton Road

SR29PE

Queen Alexandra Road

SR59SA

St Michael's

SR29NB

Leechmere Road

SR31XP

Greenrigg Gardens

SR27HE

Briery Vale Road

SR29EH

Stannington Grove

SR29LE

Hereford Road

SR27HD

Briery Vale Road

SR29HP

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27TU

Glen Path

SR29PL

Winalot Avenue

SR27SD

Ashbrooke Mount

SR27TZ

Montpelier Terrace

SR27JZ

Thornhill Park

SR29DT

Greybourne Gardens

SR29EE

Laurel Grove

SR27TT

Ashbrooke Road

SR27AW

Worcester Street

SR59TU

St Michael's

SR29QZ

Bennett Court

SR29HX

St Michael's

SR27BW

St Georges Way

SR31YN

Hillside

SR27HF

The Grove

SR27HW

West Lawn

SR31LX

Burford Gardens

SR29HF

Leighton Road

SR29BW

Linden Gardens

SR27GA

Brookfield Gardens

SR27UL

Montpellier Terrace

SR31XT

Bainbridge Avenue

SR27DF

Grange Terrace

SR29AY

Lynford Gardens

SR27BX

Gorse Road

SR27HH

Ashbrooke Road

SR29PB

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27RW

Tunstall Road

SR27EY

Azalea Avenue

SR31YH

St Nicholas Avenue

SR59SQ

St Michael's

SR29AJ

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HE

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27UT

Wadsley Square

SR27RZ

Meadow Vale

SR29JZ

Hill View Road

SR59SL

St Michael's

SR31YJ

Veryan Gardens

SR27DB

Carlyon Street

SR59TW

St Michael's

SR27TJ

Belford Road

SR27RA

Tattershall

SR27TF

St Michael's

SR31XL

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27AR

Worcester Terrace

SR31LW

Silksworth Lane

SR31YX

Bainbridge Holme Close

SR29NX

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29NS

Westheath Avenue

SR29PY

Ryhope Road

SR29PH

Warnham Avenue

SR27SN

Burdon Road

SR29JE

Leechmere Road

SR27NN

The Cloisters

SR31XF

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29JU

Sea View Road West

SR27NP

Tunstall Road

SR31YG

St Nicholas Avenue

SR13NW

Stockton Road

SR27QN

Meadowside

SR27UU

Wooler Square

SR27RS

Tunstall Road

SR59SF

St Michael's

SR27BD

The Cloisters

SR27HX

Ashbrooke Crescent

SR31NF

Bylands Gardens

SR59SP

St Michael's

SR29NU

Weybourne Square

SR31XQ

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29AH

Queen Alexandra Road

SR31LT

Crosslea Avenue

SR31DN

Frinton Park

SR29EN

Stannington Gardens

SR29JJ

Helvellyn Road

SR27QL

Wenham Square

SR27JB

Corby Gate

SR31YU

Pemberton Gardens

SR27HY

Briery Vale Close

SR27BN

Grange Crescent

SR29PZ

Victoria Avenue

SR27HR

Ennerdale

SR59TS

St Michael's

SR27QZ

Stapylton Drive

SR27DD

Ashmore Street

Data Sources

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