40c, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU
About 40c
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.
Energy performance
40c's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 May 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system changed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
40c 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
40c has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£130,000
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: £157,500 (2023–2003).
Versus other West Sunniside homes
40c is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
7.2 t/year
Street avg 3.7 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
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB







