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About

St Peter's ward encompasses a mix of residential and green space along the northern bank of the River Wear. The area includes the historic St Peter's Church, part of the original monastic settlement that gave Sunderland its name. Housing is primarily comprised of terraced homes and modern apartment developments, with community facilities serving the local population. The ward's western edge is defined by the river's bend.

The Riverside Park provides a significant stretch of public greenery and walkways following the water. This area is directly adjacent to the University of Sunderland's St Peter's campus, which occupies former dockland buildings. The presence of the university and the ancient church creates a distinct blend of educational and historical elements within the ward's boundaries, set against the industrial backdrop of the river.

Area overview

On average St Peter's has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Peter's is £40,843 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). St Peter's is home to around 9,914 people, with a population density of about 4,840.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
34.8(+197%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.6(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.72(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.5(+1%)
Public order
8.37(+2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,616
30.31%
No qualifications
1,723
19.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,530
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,083
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 8,631

Housing

Housing tenure

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £168,975 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Peter'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 Peter's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£269,950
Detached3£375,000
Flats15£99,950
Terraced82£160,500

10 years median price trend in St Peter's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's.

All postcodes in St Peter's

SR60HL

Roker Avenue

SR60RN

Bromarsh Court

SR69NP

Westcliffe Road

SR69TE

Glenthorne Road

SR60JJ

Bright Street

SR60HJ

Gladstone Street

SR60RE

Normanby Court

SR69LF

Melvyn Gardens

SR69TG

Glen Thorpe Avenue

SR69PX

Side Cliff Road

SR69QH

Hampden Road

SR69TW

Promotion Close

SR69TN

Roker Park Close

SR69TF

Dinsdale Road

SR69JJ

Marcia Avenue

SR60HR

Fulwell Road

SR69NE

Side Cliff Road

SR60HZ

Gladstone Street

SR60QE

Hudleston Rise

SR60BA

Roker Avenue

SR69NS

Cliffe Park

SR60DD

Liberty Way

SR60EQ

Zetland Street

SR69DU

Cambourne Avenue

SR60EL

Akeld Mews

SR69SL

Roker Baths Road

SR60DA

Shore Street

SR60JP

Cardwell Street

SR60PA

Benedict Road

SR69LB

Malvern Gardens

SR60BS

Roker Avenue

SR69QE

Roker Baths Road

SR60PN

Marine Walk

SR60NQ

Cooper Street

SR69PR

Holyoake Terrace

SR69QG

Association Road

SR60AJ

Lower Dundas Street

SR60EH

Whickham Street East

SR69NL

Peareth Grove

SR69QF

Roker Baths Road

SR60NF

Cooper Street

SR60AA

Bonnersfield

SR69SD

Tyzack Crescent

SR60NL

Harbour View

SR69SJ

Roker Baths Road

SR60PR

Pier View

SR60RA

Bloomfield Court

SR60AW

Barclay Street

SR60QB

Mulgrave Drive

SR60NE

Selbourne Street

SR69DS

Calderbourne Avenue

SR60PQ

Brunel Drive

SR60HT

Roker Avenue

SR60RB

Barbary Drive

SR60DY

St Peters Way

SR60LE

Hartington Street

SR60LG

Selbourne Street

SR69JY

Lilac Grove

SR60JU

Forster Street

SR69JN

Pauline Avenue

SR60RF

Wheatsheaf Court

SR60FD

Kelpie Gardens

SR60FB

Carlcroft

SR69PL

Roker Park Road

SR69JW

Fulwell Road

SR60JY

Stansfield Street

Data Sources

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