39b, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
About 39b
39b is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 98 m² this is the 15th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump.
At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
39b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 September 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
39b 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
39b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£116,000
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 1EE: £49,950 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SR1 1EE
24 26, Flat E, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
Sold Oct 2025
£49,95024 26, Flat G, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
Sold Apr 2025
£49,95024 26, Flat D, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
Sold Apr 2025
£49,95024 26, Flat C, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
Sold Jun 2024
£49,95024 26, Flat F, Norfolk Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
Sold May 2024
£49,950
Versus other Norfolk Street homes
39b is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
49 (E)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 70 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.8 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 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
0.3 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
57.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB







