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SR1 3SN

Chester Terrace

Millfield

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Detailed insights for SR1 3SN

Overview

Postcode SR1 3SN is located in a major urban area, within the Millfield area of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Millfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Millfield is £39,202 per year. The median sale price in Millfield is £115,000 (around £125 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £84,875 and £161,249. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is University Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Millfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,795 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Millfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Millfield is £39,202 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from SR1 3SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Millfield near SR1 3SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SR1 3SN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Sunderland

N/A

Walking directions to Sunderland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR1 3SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUniversity ParkSmallWalking directions to University Park
0.2 miBurn ParkSmallWalking directions to Burn Park
0.4 miPocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
4,049.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.92(+65%)
Shoplifting
26.8(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.93(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.87(+57%)
Public order
15.12(+85%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
69.08%
Other White
18
6.87%
African
16
6.11%
Indian
12
4.58%
Bangladeshi
11
4.2%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
34.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.48%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
44.44%
Other social rented
24
20.51%
Owns with a mortgage
20
17.09%
Owns outright
16
13.68%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Millfield

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £125
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £85K – £161K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £125 per square foot) in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Millfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£256,000£233
Semi-Detached16£160,000£182
Terraced70£115,000£117
Flats12£72,000£98

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Millfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,950£93,250£190,500£73,000
2017£182,475£69,995£140,000£76,000
2018£201,000£70,000£151,000£75,000
2019£170,000£79,000£95,000£75,000
2020£190,000£65,500£134,500£71,475
2021£179,975£85,000£153,250£79,975
2022£225,000£92,000£150,750£90,000
2023£199,000£83,500£97,000£92,475
2024£240,000£75,000£126,000£84,250
2025£246,950£82,000£180,000£110,000
2026£261,000£57,475£110,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£108£133£79
2017£183£115£113£83
2018£161£109£128£77
2019£158£112£99£87
2020£186£85£136£81
2021£164£116£135£85
2022£180£117£156£97
2023£181£123£110£102
2024£213£112£135£103
2025£220£124£166£108
2026£233£80£149£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Millfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR1 3SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR1 3SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 20267, Chester Crescent, Sunderland, SR1 3SHTerracedFreehold£68,500
26 Jun 202630, Chester Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3SJTerracedFreehold£115,000
10 Oct 20255, Westbourne Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SQTerracedFreehold£112,500
12 Feb 20269, Tintern Street, Sunderland, SR4 7EJTerracedFreehold£55,000
20 Jun 20254, Harlow Street, Sunderland, SR4 7ARTerracedFreehold£68,250

Schools

In the SR1 3SN postcode area, located within Millfield, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SR1 3SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of SunderlandHigher education institutions
0.4 miSecondarySt Anthony's Girls' Catholic AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miNot applicableArgyle House SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR1 3SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR1 3SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt. Marks Food StoreChester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7EZWalking directions to St. Marks Food Store
0.3 miAldiSt Mark's Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XTWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMax & Sons General Dealers1 Eden Vale, Sunderland, SR2 7NJWalking directions to Max & Sons General Dealers
0.3 miSpar161-165 Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7HSWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMini Mart43 Stockton Road, Sunderland, SR1 3NRWalking directions to Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,685
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,394

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR1 3SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Niall Hodson

Millfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardMillfieldE05001161
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MillfieldE02001801
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 011CE01008706
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SR1 3SN

Is SR1 3SN (Millfield) safe?

The area around SR1 3SN records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SR1 3SN?

The median sale price around SR1 3SN in Millfield is £115,000 (about £125 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR1 3SN?

There are 19 schools close to SR1 3SN, including University of Sunderland, St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (Good) and Argyle House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SR1 3SN?

The closest station to SR1 3SN is Sunderland, about 937 m away.

How deprived is the area around SR1 3SN?

SR1 3SN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR1 3SN (Millfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR1 3SN is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Niall Hodson (Liberal Democrats).