40b, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU
About 40b
40b is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR1 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–78 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to 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.
At 45 m² it's 18.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 3 EPCs).
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
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
40b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
40b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 1BU: £125,000 (2023–2006).
Nearby sales in SR1 1BU
Versus other West Sunniside homes
40b is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 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








