1a, James Williams Street, Sunderland, SR1 2JS
About 1a
1a is a detached house in Sunderland (SR1 2JS). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 30 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (30–170 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
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Planning history
1a has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£136,000
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 2JS: £80,000 (2025–2007).
Nearby sales in SR1 2JS
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Sold Aug 2020
£70,0007 James Williams Street, Sunderland, SR1 2JS
Sold May 2012
£87,5002 James Williams Street, Sunderland, SR1 2JS
Sold Sept 2007
£80,00012 James Williams Street, Sunderland, SR1 2JS
Sold Sept 2007
£50,000
Versus other James Williams Street homes
1a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
198/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
High Street East-Fish Quay — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







