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40c, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU

Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 40c

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

40c is an end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 78 m² this is the largest 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. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 70). The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

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

40c's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD65toE45
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Nov 2021
EPC improved fromE45toG7
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

May 2024from Apr 2023
EPC improved fromG7toD55
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
88%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

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

40c has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£130,000

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: £157,500 (2023–2003).

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.

40c is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40c

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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

198/mo

Falling 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

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