St Michael's, Sunderland: Property

Property in St Michael's is well below the national average, with detached homes at £391,800, semis at £220,500, terraces at £181,400 and flats at £94,100. Compared with neighbouring neighbourhoods, St Michael's actually comes out on top for most property types. Detached houses here beat Barnes (£329,650), Ryhope (£274,400) and Silksworth (£273,900). Semis and terraces are also priced higher than in Barnes, Hendon, Ryhope, Millfield and Silksworth, where terraces typically sit between £82,000 and £138,000. Flats follow the same pattern, well ahead of the £50,000 to £80,000 range you'll see in surrounding areas. So while St Michael's sits far below UK averages across the board, it's the more expensive option locally. If you're comparing this neighbourhood with its immediate neighbours, you'll pay more here — particularly for houses rather than flats.