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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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £179,975 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
Terraced38£159,000

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

SR29NB

Leechmere Road

SR27NN

The Cloisters

SR27SH

Belle Vue Crescent

SR27SQ

Belle Vue Road

SR29AD

The Craiglands

SR29DS

Greystoke Avenue

SR29JD

Leechmere Road

SR31DN

Frinton Park

SR59TD

St Michael's

SR59TS

St Michael's

SR29PE

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27BD

The Cloisters

SR27BY

Elms West

SR27ER

Cresswell Terrace

SR27RR

Tunstall Road

SR27UP

Sea View Road

SR31LY

Brixham Gardens

SR27NA

Thornholme Road

SR27TJ

Belford Road

SR29HP

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27DE

Ashmore Terrace

SR27RS

Tunstall Road

SR27SE

Holmlands Park North

SR27TX

The Glen

SR27UX

Waldron Square

SR29NS

Westheath Avenue

SR59TW

St Michael's

SR27EF

Ryhope Road

SR27BT

Belvedere Road

SR27LD

Thornhill Gardens

SR27QZ

Stapylton Drive

SR27TQ

Cedars Park

SR29DP

Leechmere Road

SR29BG

Lulworth Gardens

SR29BP

Ashbrooke Range

SR29BU

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29PD

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29PY

Ryhope Road

SR31LW

Silksworth Lane

SR27DD

Ashmore Street

SR29DY

Glenesk Gardens

SR29EJ

Cedarwood Grove

SR29EN

Stannington Gardens

SR59SW

St Michael's

SR27SN

Burdon Road

SR27AU

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27BA

Cowan Terrace

SR27DG

Stockton Road

SR29EL

Larchwood Grove

SR29QZ

Bennett Court

SR31NG

Silksworth Lane

SR31YN

Hillside

SR27BS

Argyle Square

SR27HX

Ashbrooke Crescent

SR27RZ

Meadow Vale

SR27TG

St Michael's

SR29JH

Helvellyn Road

SR29JT

Stannington Grove

SR31LH

Bede Brook

SR31XR

Audley Gardens

SR31XU

Hill View Gardens

SR59SS

St Michael's

SR27DB

Carlyon Street

SR27DF

Grange Terrace

SR27HT

Vale Brooke

SR27RT

Tunstall Road

SR31DL

Cranbrook

SR13NU

Derwent Street

SR27UD

Montpellier Terrace

SR29HN

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29JW

Halidon Road

SR29PB

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29PZ

Victoria Avenue

SR31XT

Bainbridge Avenue

SR59TF

St Michael's

SR27AS

Princess Street

SR13NX

Park Lane

SR27DY

Esplanade Mews

SR27QJ

Wayside

SR31LX

Burford Gardens

SR29AJ

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HH

Ludlow Road

SR29JJ

Helvellyn Road

SR29JX

Hill View Road

SR29NT

Woodstock Avenue

SR27HF

The Grove

SR27JZ

Thornhill Park

SR27NL

Willow Green

SR29AS

Loughborough Avenue

SR29JZ

Hill View Road

SR13NW

Stockton Road

SR27AL

Alice Street

SR27JA

Ashbrooke Road

SR27SF

Belle Vue Drive

SR27TE

St Michael's

SR29DF

Leechmere Road

SR29LA

Hill View Square

SR31ND

Braemar Gardens

SR59SL

St Michael's

SR59SR

St Michael's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.