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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 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

SR13NR

Stockton Road

SR27HY

Briery Vale Close

SR27LE

Thornhill Gardens

SR29DU

Tunstall Hill Close

SR31LS

Crosslea Avenue

SR13NE

Vine Place

SR13NT

Derwent Street

SR27UR

Sea View Road

SR29HJ

Longridge Square

SR59TP

St Michael's

SR27BG

Esplanade West

SR27HB

Avenue Terrace

SR27TY

Belford Close

SR27UA

Taylor Gardens

SR29HS

Ledbury Road

SR29NF

Leechmere Road

SR27GA

Brookfield Gardens

SR29AZ

Lutterworth Road

SR29BQ

Tunstall Road

SR31LZ

Buxton Gardens

SR59SF

St Michael's

SR59TH

St Michael's

SR27HW

West Lawn

SR27NP

Tunstall Road

SR27QX

Dunelm South

SR29DX

Greystoke Avenue

SR29JR

Harcourt Road

SR59TT

St Michael's

SR27AQ

Stockton Road

SR27EX

Azalea Terrace South

SR27HP

Tunstall Vale

SR29DZ

Greystoke Gardens

SR29JU

Sea View Road West

SR31LR

Crosslea Avenue

SR59TE

St Michael's

SR27BX

Gorse Road

SR27LF

Hawthorn Mews

SR27QG

Thornholme Road

SR29AR

Hillside Gardens

SR31LL

Silksworth Lane

SR31NE

Brentwood Gardens

SR27AR

Worcester Terrace

SR27AX

St George's Way

SR29AU

Linden Road

SR27DH

Argyle Street

SR27SJ

Tunstall Park

SR29EB

Greetlands Road

SR31XG

Granby Close

SR29BE

Larkfield Road

SR29HA

Sea View Road West

SR29PJ

Wallingford Avenue

SR27HU

Valebrooke Gardens

SR27RU

Tunstall Road

SR29JL

Westheath Avenue

SR29NX

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29PG

Wroxham Court

SR27QQ

Birchfield Road

SR29BA

Tunstall Road

SR31LT

Crosslea Avenue

SR59TU

St Michael's

SR27LB

Claremont Terrace

SR29LE

Hereford Road

SR31XH

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27AW

Worcester Street

SR27RQ

Strawberry Court

SR29HD

Wyvern Square

SR31XS

Queen Alexandra Road

SR59SU

St Michael's

SR59TN

St Michael's

SR27DX

Douro Terrace

SR27EY

Azalea Avenue

SR27HR

Ennerdale

SR27TL

Bowtrees

SR29BT

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HF

Leighton Road

SR29NE

Leechmere Road

SR59SA

St Michael's

SR13PD

Holmeside

SR27ED

Ryhope Road

SR27SW

The Cedars

SR27TH

Belford Terrace East

SR29JP

Halidon Square

SR31LU

Crosslea Avenue

SR31XL

Queen Alexandra Road

SR31YH

St Nicholas Avenue

SR27SG

Holmlands Park South

SR29AY

Lynford Gardens

SR29HT

Langport Road

SR31YA

Bainbridge Avenue

SR27HZ

Corby Hall Drive

SR27RJ

Brookside Gardens

SR29EH

Stannington Grove

SR29LF

Hereford Square

SR31YU

Pemberton Gardens

SR59SX

St Michael's

SR27HJ

Ashbrooke Road

SR27TS

Nilverton Avenue

SR29HG

Leominster Road

SR29HX

St Michael's

SR29LD

Hereford Court

Data Sources

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