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SR4 7QE

Colchester Terrace

Barnes

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Detailed insights for SR4 7QE

Overview

Postcode SR4 7QE is located in a major urban area, within the Barnes ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the Barnes Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnes Park is £47,865 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnes Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Barnes Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnes Park is £47,865 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR4 7QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnes Park near SR4 7QE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR4 7QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnes Park
0.5 miBarnes Park ExtensionLargeWalking directions to Barnes Park Extension

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
951.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.76(-57%)
Vehicle crime
9.08(+121%)
Burglary
7.68(+72%)
Shoplifting
6.98(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-71%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
93.05%
Pakistani
12
3.63%
Bangladeshi
8
2.42%
Other Asian
2
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
40.74%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.93%
No qualifications
39
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Barnes

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £195K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£320,000£221
Semi-Detached47£189,000£186
Terraced76£137,500£140
Flats6£56,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,750£33,000£132,500£102,000
2017£222,475£72,000£147,500£105,000
2018£164,500£71,250£154,000£106,500
2019£159,000£87,500£168,000£117,000
2020£575,500£99,000£164,000£115,000
2021£197,500£45,000£145,000£129,950
2022£435,000£79,975£190,000£124,975
2023£208,000£180,000£133,000
2024£276,500£81,125£166,000£135,000
2025£300,000£66,000£199,250£135,250
2026£171,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£68£139£108
2017£164£101£151£100
2018£148£105£149£108
2019£169£111£156£105
2020£237£95£143£114
2021£176£102£147£124
2022£270£115£186£123
2023£224£162£125
2024£221£119£175£133
2025£221£119£182£138
2026£215£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 7QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR4 7QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202592, Colchester Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 7QETerracedFreehold£170,000
20 May 2026144, Mount Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QDTerracedFreehold£140,000
13 Apr 2026138, Mount Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QDTerracedFreehold£145,000
01 Oct 202528, Kitchener Street, Sunderland, SR4 7QJTerracedFreehold£125,000
17 Jun 202533, Kitchener Street, Sunderland, SR4 7QJTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the SR4 7QE postcode area, located within Barnes Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR4 7QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBarnes Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBarnes Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusCity of Sunderland CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR4 7QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR4 7QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFamily Shopper146 Cleveland Road, Sunderland, SR4 7PTWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.1 miSpar36 Ewesley Road, Sunderland, SR4 7PRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miHumbledon Convenience StoreDurham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AWWalking directions to Humbledon Convenience Store
0.4 miBarnes Convenience Store4 Humbledon Park, Sunderland, SR3 4AAWalking directions to Barnes Convenience Store
0.4 miSparAshbrooke Cross, Sunderland, SR2 7RBWalking directions to Spar

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 7QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Katharine Tobin

Barnes - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencySunderland CentralE14001531
WardBarnesE05001153
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnes ParkE02001808
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 018AE01008760
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR4 7QE

Is SR4 7QE (Barnes Park) safe?

The area around SR4 7QE records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7QE?

The median sale price around SR4 7QE in Barnes Park is £152,000 (about £161 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR4 7QE?

There are 20 schools close to SR4 7QE, including Barnes Junior School (Good), Barnes Infant Academy (Good) and City of Sunderland College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR4 7QE?

SR4 7QE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR4 7QE (Barnes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central covering SR4 7QE is Lewis Atkinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Katharine Tobin (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.