31 Solar House, Upper Walworth Way, Sunderland, SR1 3EG
About 31 Solar House
31 Solar House is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2017. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 69 m² this is the 28th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 46 units on file.
At 69 m² it's 27.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 45 EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 February 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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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
31 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
31 Solar House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£111,000
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 3 sales in SR1 3EG: £58,000 (2018–2006).
Versus other Upper Walworth Way homes
On epc rating, 31 Solar House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 60 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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







