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40b, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 40b

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

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).

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD64toF23
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
8%33%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from May 2023
EPC improved fromF23toD56
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40b, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 40b

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

40b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

On the street

Versus other West Sunniside homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40b is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40b

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 SR1 1BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SR1 1BU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

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 40b, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.