What kind of home is 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ last change hands?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ last sold for £125,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and September 2020, 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ rose from £82,000 to £125,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft). That makes it about 53% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR1 3SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ had any planning applications?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in June 2004 under ref. 04/00889/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ 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 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ in?

6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR1 postcode district.

Is 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ 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 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ?

The closest primary school to 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ is Diamond Hall Junior Academy (934m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (484m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Chester Terrace, SR1 3SJ is Chester Road-University, 118m away. The nearest underground option is University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 267m away.

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6 Chester Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3SJ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 6 Chester Terrace

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

6 Chester Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 3SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 151 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 17.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£77/sq ft) was about 20% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £125,000 in September 2020.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Chester Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Chester Terrace has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 6 Chester Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3SJ

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Jun 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension to provide kitchen and bathroom extension.
Reference
04/00889/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£125,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2020Most recent
£125,000
+52.4%over 16 years
31 May 2004
£82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 3SJ: £100,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in SR1 3SJ

On the street

Versus other Chester Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 6 Chester Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£828

Street avg £835

On par

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

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Similar properties nearby

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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

Chester Road-University — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR1 3SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 3SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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