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SR4 6DR

Simpson Street

Millfield

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Overview

Postcode SR4 6DR is located in a major urban area, within the Millfield ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Sunderland Central & Deptford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sunderland Central & Deptford is £36,286 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pocket Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Sunderland Central & Deptford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sunderland Central & Deptford has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Sunderland Central & Deptford is £36,286 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from SR4 6DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Sunderland Central & Deptford near SR4 6DR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SR4 6DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sunderland

N/A

Walking directions to Sunderland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR4 6DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pocket Park
0.5 miKeel EdgeSmallWalking directions to Keel Edge

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
1,378.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.67(+179%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.59(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.4(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+62%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
68.04%
African
52
10.2%
Other White
20
3.92%
Indian
19
3.73%
Other Asian
15
2.94%
Total population: 510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
254
51.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
137
28.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
7.36%
No qualifications
18
3.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
3.68%
Total 16+ residents: 489

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
21
45.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
34.78%
Owns outright
9
19.57%
Total households: 46

Property prices in Millfield

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£120
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £165K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £120 per square foot) in Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £410,000.

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
Detached8£251,950£228
Semi-Detached12£160,000£161
Terraced71£111,500£110
Flats10£72,000£107

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£179,000£110,000
2026£257,000£49,975£125,500£131,000
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£147£107
2026£234£75£148£143
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 SR4 6DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 6DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20263, Enderby Road, Sunderland, SR4 6BATerracedFreehold£70,000
21 Apr 20266, St Cuthberts Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6BSTerracedFreehold£69,950
10 Mar 202642, St Cuthberts Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6BSTerracedFreehold£67,000
04 Aug 20255, Fern Street, Sunderland, SR4 6ALTerracedFreehold£55,000
01 May 20268, Atkinsons Buildings, Trimdon Street, Sunderland, SR4 6AHFlatsFreehold£81,000

Schools

In the SR4 6DR postcode area, located within Sunderland Central & Deptford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR4 6DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBeacon of Light SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableUniversity of SunderlandHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 6DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR4 6DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiSt Mark's Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XTWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

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 SR4 6DR, 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)Sunderland Central & DeptfordE02001803
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 013AE01008700
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR4 6DR

Is SR4 6DR (Sunderland Central & Deptford) safe?

The area around SR4 6DR records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR4 6DR?

The median sale price around SR4 6DR in Sunderland Central & Deptford is £115,000 (about £120 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR4 6DR?

There are 10 schools close to SR4 6DR, including Beacon of Light School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and University of Sunderland (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SR4 6DR?

The closest station to SR4 6DR is Sunderland, about 1,201 m away.

How deprived is the area around SR4 6DR?

SR4 6DR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR4 6DR (Sunderland Central & Deptford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR4 6DR is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Niall Hodson (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.