What kind of home is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

The current EPC rating for 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR1 1EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE use?

The latest EPC at 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE in?

39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR1 postcode district.

Is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE in a safe area?

Police records around 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE show an average of 198 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

The closest primary school to 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE is Hudson Road Primary School (309m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE?

The closest bus stop to 39a, Norfolk Street, SR1 1EE is West Sunniside, 66m away. The nearest underground option is Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 328m away.

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39a, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 39a

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

39a is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD59toE53

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39a, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

39a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1EE: £49,950 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SR1 1EE

On the street

Versus other Norfolk Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 39a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Sunderland report

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

0.3 km

Hudson Road Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 1EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 1EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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