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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

SR27TW

The Cedars

SR29DP

Leechmere Road

SR27BA

Cowan Terrace

SR27HU

Valebrooke Gardens

SR27DX

Douro Terrace

SR29JL

Westheath Avenue

SR59TL

St Michael's

SR13NT

Derwent Street

SR59SS

St Michael's

SR27SL

Tunstall Road

SR29BE

Larkfield Road

SR29DW

Leechmere Road

SR27ET

Woodside

SR27QB

The Cloisters

SR27JP

Tunstall Road

SR29AU

Linden Road

SR27LD

Thornhill Gardens

SR59TH

St Michael's

SR29DZ

Greystoke Gardens

SR29DE

Moorhill Court

SR29HB

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27QG

Thornholme Road

SR29BX

Lambourne Road

SR29DR

Greystoke Avenue

SR31NA

Baslow Gardens

SR13NX

Park Lane

SR13PE

Olive Street

SR59TN

St Michael's

SR31YP

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR59TD

St Michael's

SR29AB

Ashbrooke Cross

SR29DS

Greystoke Avenue

SR29ED

Brackenwood Grove

SR27AX

St George's Way

SR29NT

Woodstock Avenue

SR29QE

Ryhope Road

SR29HT

Langport Road

SR29HW

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29AX

Lutterworth Road

SR31YY

Fairholme Road

SR29PA

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27EX

Azalea Terrace South

SR27TS

Nilverton Avenue

SR27JA

Ashbrooke Road

SR59TB

St Michael's

SR27BZ

The Elms

SR29LD

Hereford Court

SR27DE

Ashmore Terrace

SR31LY

Brixham Gardens

SR31YE

Holme Gardens

SR31NB

Bamburgh Gardens

SR27BY

Elms West

SR31YB

Meadow Gardens

SR27UW

The Sycamores

SR27UY

Wynyard Square

SR27BU

Lorne Terrace

SR27LE

Thornhill Gardens

SR27AS

Princess Street

SR27RU

Tunstall Road

SR27QY

Dunelm South

SR29PD

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27SA

Belle Vue Park

SR31YR

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR29JW

Halidon Road

SR29AR

Hillside Gardens

SR27HZ

Corby Hall Drive

SR59TJ

St Michael's

SR27AU

Ashbrooke Cross

SR13NU

Derwent Street

SR13NH

Mary Street

SR29JY

Hill View Road

SR29JT

Stannington Grove

SR59SX

St Michael's

SR27RP

St Michael's

SR27RR

Tunstall Road

SR29DU

Tunstall Hill Close

SR27TQ

Cedars Park

SR27ER

Cresswell Terrace

SR59SY

St Michael's

SR27LF

Hawthorn Mews

SR31ND

Braemar Gardens

SR31YQ

Heatherlea Gardens

SR27RJ

Brookside Gardens

SR29BL

Thristley Gardens

SR29JQ

Leechmere Road

SR29EG

Stannington Grove

SR27UR

Sea View Road

SR27DH

Argyle Street

SR27RQ

Strawberry Court

SR27BT

Belvedere Road

SR27RN

Brookside Terrace

SR59TA

St Michael's

SR31LP

Hillfield Gardens

SR13NQ

Mary Street

SR59SW

St Michael's

SR59TR

St Michael's

SR29JR

Harcourt Road

SR27EU

Azalea Terrace South

SR29BH

Tunstall Road

SR29LF

Hereford Square

Data Sources

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