40a, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU
About 40a
40a is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR1 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 51 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.
11 years since the last transfer (July 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 29.4% above the 2015 sale price.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
40a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£102,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 July 2015Most recent
£102,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 1BU: £157,500 (2023–2003).
Versus other West Sunniside homes
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
10/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
West Sunniside — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Hudson Road Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB








