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.
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).
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £164,975 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,700 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £136,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £244,770 |
| Terraced | 76 | £160,500 |
10 years price trend in St Peter's
SR60JE
Fulwell Road
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Bright Street
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Hartington Street
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Ellesmere Terrace
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Merryfield Gardens
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Francis Street
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Lonsdale Road
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Goalmouth Close
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Barclay Street
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Akeld Mews
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Fulwell Road
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Cooper Street
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Benedict Road
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Barrack Street
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Topcliff
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Marine Walk
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Craven Court
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Park Avenue
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North Grove
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Hampden Road
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Kingston Terrace
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Fairlands East
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Burscough Crescent
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Roker Baths Road
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Ellesmere Terrace
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Rock Lodge Road
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Gill Side Grove
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Cromarty Street
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Carlcroft
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Roker Terrace
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North Bridge Street
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Hartington Street
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Selbourne Street
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St Andrew's Terrace
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Association Road
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Forfar Street
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St Andrew's Terrace
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Dundas Street
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Kelpie Gardens
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Forster Street
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Forster Street
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Roker Park Terrace
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Gladstone Street
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Givens Street
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Cardwell Street
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Marcia Avenue
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Fulwell Road
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Westburn Terrace
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Moray Street
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Roker Park Close
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Causeway
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Liberty Way
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Stranton Terrace
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Moreland Street
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Tyzack Crescent
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Williamson Terrace
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Bright Street
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Ripon Street
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Mere Knolls Road
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Akeld Mews
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Liberty Way
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Fulwell Road
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Leeds Street
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Leeds Street
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Dinsdale Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.