What kind of home is 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR 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 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR in?

8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

Police records around 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR 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 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

The closest primary school to 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR is Hudson Road Primary School (521m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Grays Cross, SR1 2DR is High Street East-Cork Street, 123m away. The nearest underground option is Sunderland (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 668m away.

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8 Grays Cross, Sunderland, SR1 2DR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Grays Cross

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

8 Grays Cross is an end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 2DR). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%64%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2026from Dec 2022

Low Energy Lighting

64%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grays Cross, Sunderland, SR1 2DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Grays Cross has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Grays Cross has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£120,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Grays Cross homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 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

High Street East-Cork Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hudson Road Primary School. 24 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 2DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 2DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

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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