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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

SR13NE

Vine Place

SR27HP

Tunstall Vale

SR27TG

St Michael's

SR31XH

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29LG

Hardgate Road

SR29NR

Westheath Avenue

SR29AA

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27ED

Ryhope Road

SR29EB

Greetlands Road

SR27HQ

Ashbrooke Road

SR27BB

St Michael's

SR27AN

Worcester Street

SR27TE

St Michael's

SR27GZ

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27QW

Meadowside

SR29QD

Woodstock Avenue

SR29AD

The Craiglands

SR31LL

Silksworth Lane

SR29BD

Tunstall Road

SR27AG

Tunstall Terrace

SR27SE

Holmlands Park North

SR31NE

Brentwood Gardens

SR27QX

Dunelm South

SR29BP

Ashbrooke Range

SR27HA

The Avenue

SR27HL

Ashbrooke Crescent

SR29JN

Westheath Avenue

SR27EZ

The Avenue

SR29HA

Sea View Road West

SR29HS

Ledbury Road

SR27RT

Tunstall Road

SR11QB

Burdon Road

SR27AY

Burdon Road

SR29EW

Heathfield

SR29HR

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29JX

Hill View Road

SR27RX

Humbledon View

SR29HD

Wyvern Square

SR27HJ

Ashbrooke Road

SR59SZ

St Michael's

SR59SJ

St Michael's

SR27AL

Alice Street

SR31XJ

Alexandra Park

SR29HL

Leighton Road

SR29HN

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27BP

The Cloisters

SR27LB

Claremont Terrace

SR29BT

Queen Alexandra Road

SR27SW

The Cedars

SR27SG

Holmlands Park South

SR59TG

St Michael's

SR31XG

Granby Close

SR31NG

Silksworth Lane

SR29HG

Leominster Road

SR27UB

Beecholm Court

SR29BJ

Ringmore Court

SR27UZ

Thornfield Grove

SR27UA

Taylor Gardens

SR29EQ

Stannington Grove

Data Sources

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