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9 Planet House, Upper Market Square, Sunderland, SR1 3LH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 9 Planet House

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

9 Planet House is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 3LH). 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 9 Planet House (54–69 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (59 versus a best of 68). The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 184.6% above the 2019 sale of £39,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£67/sq ft) was about 16.9% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2019 for £39,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromB83toD62
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Jun 2021from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromD62toC75
Heating System
Warm AirStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Jun 2021
EPC improved fromC75toD60
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Planet House, Upper Market Square, Sunderland, SR1 3LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Planet House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

9 Planet House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.4% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£39,000

Growth on file: -3.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 December 2019Most recent

    £39,000

    -18.8%over 6 years

  2. 21 November 2013

    £48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 3LH: £59,950 (2026–2008).

On the street

Versus other Upper Market Square homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Planet House is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Planet House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£111k

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10 Solar House, Upper Walworth Way

SR1 3EG

£110k

1 2, Olive Street

SR1 3PE

£110k

1 The Leazes

SR1 3SW

£110k

10 Astral House, Upper Walworth Way

SR1 3DX

£108k

1 Planet House, Upper Market Square

SR1 3LH

£115k

1 Rosedale Street

SR1 3RW

3 bed
£116k

10 Rosedale Street

SR1 3RW

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

Sunderland — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hudson Road Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SR1 3LH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 3LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Planet House, Upper Market Square, Sunderland, SR1 3LH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.