Central Buildings, Apartment 4, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
About Central Buildings
Central Buildings is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR1 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 6th 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 across 13 units on file.
It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2008–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 118.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 May 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
External or internal wall insulation added
Floor insulation added or improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£98,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 1 year.
£92,500
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
6 February 2008Most recent
£92,500
+3.9%6 February 2008
£89,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 1BA: £29,000 (2025–2025).
Nearby sales in SR1 1BA
Apartment 6, 45 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Sold Aug 2025
£29,000Apartment 5, 45 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Sold Jun 2025
£26,000Customs House, Apartment 2, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Sold Jan 2025
£37,000Central Buildings, Apartment 6, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Sold Jan 2025
£41,500Apartment 7, 45 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Sold Dec 2024
£27,000
Versus other West Sunniside homes
Years Held for Central Buildings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,589
Street avg £1,056
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
198/mo
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB







