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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

SR27RB

Ashbrooke Cross

SR27UL

Montpellier Terrace

SR29LG

Hardgate Road

SR27QB

The Cloisters

SR27TU

Glen Path

SR59TR

St Michael's

SR13NQ

Mary Street

SR27ES

Azalea Terrace North

SR27RW

Tunstall Road

SR29AH

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29AT

Loughborough Avenue

SR29ED

Brackenwood Grove

SR29PA

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29PL

Winalot Avenue

SR59TJ

St Michael's

SR27JB

Corby Gate

SR27UY

Wynyard Square

SR29PQ

Victoria Avenue West

SR31XJ

Alexandra Park

SR31YJ

Veryan Gardens

SR59SP

St Michael's

SR27QW

Meadowside

SR29DW

Leechmere Road

SR29HE

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HW

Queen Alexandra Road

SR29HY

Aylesford Mews

SR29JY

Hill View Road

SR11QB

Burdon Road

SR27QY

Dunelm South

SR31NF

Bylands Gardens

SR31YQ

Heatherlea Gardens

SR27BB

St Michael's

SR27BW

St Georges Way

SR27HQ

Ashbrooke Road

SR31YR

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR27BN

Grange Crescent

SR27SA

Belle Vue Park

SR27TF

St Michael's

SR27UT

Wadsley Square

SR29BJ

Ringmore Court

SR29BX

Lambourne Road

SR29JE

Leechmere Road

SR31YP

Bainbridge Holme Road

SR59TL

St Michael's

SR13NH

Mary Street

SR27BH

St Michael's

SR27BZ

The Elms

SR27HG

Ashbrooke Terrace

SR27QH

Braeside

SR27RP

St Michael's

SR27UW

The Sycamores

SR29DE

Moorhill Court

SR27BJ

St Georges Square

SR27EJ

Acer Court

SR27EZ

The Avenue

SR27HE

Briery Vale Road

SR27HH

Ashbrooke Road

SR29QD

Woodstock Avenue

SR31XQ

Queen Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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