What type of property is Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA last change hands?

Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA last sold for £68,200 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £103,600 in November 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2008 and July 2017, Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA fell from £103,600 to £68,200, a change of £35,400. That works out to roughly -4.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

The current EPC rating for Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 62 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA located?

Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

Police records around Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA show an average of 198 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

The closest primary school to Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA is Hudson Road Primary School (528m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA?

The closest bus stop to Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, SR1 1BA is High Street West-Frederick Road, 88m away. The nearest underground option is Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 230m away.

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Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 03

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Central Buildings

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

Central Buildings is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 7th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in Central Buildings, where floor areas span 46–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 is 46.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF32toC70

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2022from Apr 2012

Low Energy Lighting

43%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Central Buildings, Apartment 12, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Central Buildings has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Central Buildings saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£68,200

Growth on file: -4.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2017Most recent
£68,200
+24.0%over 2 years
18 June 2015
£55,000
-46.9%over 6 years
19 November 2008
£103,600

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 1BA: £29,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in SR1 1BA

On the street

Versus other West Sunniside homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Central Buildings stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,100

Street avg £1,078

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street West-Frederick Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hudson Road Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR1 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

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