28 Solar House, Upper Walworth Way, Sunderland, SR1 3EG
About 28 Solar House
28 Solar House is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (54–82 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 46 units on file. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2018. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 87.9% above the 2018 sale of £58,000. 8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 February 2032
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
28 Solar House has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£109,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£58,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 March 2018Most recent
£58,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in SR1 3EG: £65,500 (2018–2006).
Nearby sales in SR1 3EG
Versus other Upper Walworth Way homes
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
0.2 km
Holmeside — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy. 28 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
58.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.7dB







