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About

St Peter's ward is located in the southern part of Sunderland, near the River Wear. The area includes the University of Sunderland’s St Peter’s Campus, which focuses on computing, media, and arts. The ward also features the National Glass Centre, a cultural venue showcasing glass art and history. Residential areas in St Peter’s consist of a mix of student housing and family homes, with some older terraced properties.

The ward has green spaces like St Peter’s Riverside Park, offering walking paths along the river. Public transport links connect St Peter’s to central Sunderland and nearby areas. The presence of the university and cultural institutions gives the ward a focus on education and the arts. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and pubs catering to both students and residents.

Area overview

On average St Peter's has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Peter's is £36,970 per year. There are 3 schools in St Peter's: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Peter's Population
9,914
Population density
4,840.1 per km²

Demographics

British
9,237
93.12%
Other White
167
1.68%
Chinese
110
1.11%
African
95
0.96%
Indian
64
0.65%
Total population: 9,919

Housing

Owns outright
1,890
39.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,184
24.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
805
16.92%
Other social rented
505
10.62%
Social rents from council
208
4.37%
Total households: 4,757

Property prices in St Peter's

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,700 up to £562,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£295,000
Flats20£116,475
Semi-Detached20£247,635
Terraced82£163,475

10 years price trend in St Peter's

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.