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53 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2QG

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 53 Sunderland Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

53 Sunderland Road is an end-of-terrace house in Durham (DH1 2QG). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 12% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 87.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (December 2017).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromE46toD55
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
32%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Sunderland Road has no planning applications on record.

35

But the area is active

35 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£150,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2017Most recent

    £150,000

    +12.8%over 4 years

  2. 6 October 2013

    £133,000

    +160.8%over 13 years

  3. 3 March 2000

    £51,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DH1 2QG: £92,500 (2020–1996).

On the street

Versus other Sunderland Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 53 Sunderland Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,648

Street avg £840

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Sunderland Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£159k

1 Bishops Court, Low Road West, Shincliffe

DH1 2LY

2 bed1 bath
£192k

1 Birkdale Gardens

DH1 2UJ

£194k

1 Bevan Grove

DH1 2LQ

3 bed1 bath
£144k

1 Bede Avenue

DH1 2EN

£200k

1 Bedfordshire Drive

DH1 2LX

£141k

1 Adolphus Place

DH1 2RG

£139k

1 Ash Avenue

DH1 2HA

£139k

1 Broomside Court

DH1 2QU

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Durham district page.
Full Durham report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Edward Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DH1 2QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DH1 2QG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DH1 2QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 53 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2QG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.