St Michael's ward is located in the west of Sunderland, covering residential areas such as Thorney Close, Plains Farm, and Springwell. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, serving the needs of residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Sunderland city center and nearby areas.
Green spaces like Thorney Close Park provide recreational opportunities for families and outdoor activities. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and initiatives often organized by local groups. St Michael's is part of Sunderland's broader urban landscape, offering a balance of residential living and accessibility to the city's facilities. The area reflects Sunderland's industrial heritage while adapting to modern needs.
On average St Michael's has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Michael's is £39,953 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).
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £219,950 |
| Terraced | 36 | £179,975 |
10 years price trend in St Michael's
SR27SQ
Belle Vue Road
SR29AD
Tunstall Road
SR29DS
Greystoke Avenue
SR29JD
Leechmere Road
SR29NB
Leechmere Road
SR31DN
Frinton Park
SR59TD
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR59TS
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR27ER
Argyle Street
SR27BD
Mowbray Road
SR27BY
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR27NA
Thornholme Road
SR27RR
Tunstall Park
SR27TJ
Belford Road
SR27UP
Sea View Road
SR29PE
Ashbrooke Cross
SR31LY
Brixham Gardens
SR27QZ
Stapylton Drive
SR27BT
Belvedere Road
SR27DE
Ashmore Street
SR27EF
Hendon & Docks
SR27LD
Thornhill Gardens
SR27RS
Tunstall Park
SR27SE
Belle Vue Park
SR27TQ
Cedars Park
SR27TX
The Glen
SR27UX
Waldron Square
SR29DP
Leechmere Road
SR29HP
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29NS
Warnham Avenue
SR59SD
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR59TW
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR59SW
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR27DD
Ashmore Street
SR29BG
Lulworth Gardens
SR29BP
Ashbrooke Range
SR29BU
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29DY
Glenesk Gardens
SR29EJ
Cedarwood Grove
SR29EN
Stannington Gardens
SR29PD
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29PY
Grangetown
SR31LW
Hillfield Gardens
SR27AU
Ashbrooke Cross
SR27BA
Cowan Terrace
SR27BS
Argyle Square
SR27DG
Stockton Road
SR27HX
Hendon & Docks
SR27RZ
Meadow Vale
SR27SN
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR27TG
Hill View & Tunstall
SR29EL
Larchwood Grove
SR29JH
Helvellyn Road
SR29JT
Stannington Grove
SR29QZ
Grangetown
SR31NG
Silksworth Lane
SR31LH
Bede Brook
SR31XR
Audley Gardens
SR31XU
Hill View Gardens
SR31YN
Hillside
SR59SS
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR13NU
Derwent Street
SR27DB
Carlyon Street
SR27DF
Belvedere Road
SR27HT
Tunstall Road
SR27RT
Belle Vue Park
SR27UD
Montpellier Terrace
SR29HN
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29JW
Halidon Road
SR29PB
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29PZ
Victoria Avenue
SR31DL
Cranbrook
SR31XT
Bainbridge Avenue
SR59TF
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR13NX
Crowtree Road
SR27AS
Princess Street
SR27DY
Esplanade Mews
SR27QJ
Wayside
SR29AJ
Ashbrooke Cross
SR29HH
Ludlow Road
SR29JJ
Halidon Road
SR29JX
Hill View Road
SR29NT
Woodstock Avenue
SR31LX
Burford Gardens
SR27TE
Hill View & Tunstall
SR13NW
Stockton Road
SR27AL
Alice Street
SR27HF
Briery Vale Road
SR27JA
Ashbrooke Road
SR27JZ
Thornhill Park
SR27NL
Ashbrooke Road
SR27SF
Belle Vue Drive
SR59SL
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR29AS
Lambourne Road
SR29DF
Leechmere Road
SR29JZ
Hill View Road
SR29LA
Hill View Square
SR31ND
Braemar Gardens
SR59SR
Sunderland Central & Deptford
SR13NE
Park Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.