What kind of home is 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ last change hands?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ last sold for £150,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £29,700 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 1995 and November 2023, 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ rose from £29,700 to £150,000, a change of £120,300. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR1 3SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2003 under ref. 03/00216/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ 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 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ in?

18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

Police records around 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ 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 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ is Diamond Hall Junior Academy (944m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (499m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Westbourne Road, SR1 3SQ is Chester Road-University, 131m away. The nearest underground option is University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 265m away.

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18 Westbourne Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SQ

4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Westbourne Road

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

18 Westbourne Road is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR1 3SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) 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 October 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£114/sq ft) was about 74.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £150,000.

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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.

18 Westbourne Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Oct 2013

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Westbourne Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 18 Westbourne Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SQ

3decisions1extensions27documents4nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Apr 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a two storey rear extension to provide bathroom and additional bedroom adjacent to northern boundary, and single storey rear extension to provide breakfast room adjacent to southern boundary. (as amended 5/3/03.)
Reference
03/00216/FUL
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HMONov 2017Decision
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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.

Price for 18 Westbourne Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2023Most recent
£150,000
+113.8%over 6 years
6 April 2017
£70,150
-29.8%over 11 years
13 October 2005
£100,000
+236.7%over 10 years
6 July 1995
£29,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR1 3SQ: £120,000 (2025–2016).

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Versus other Westbourne Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Westbourne Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,230

Street avg £738

Strongly above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Similar properties nearby

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10 Gillhurst House

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1 Astral House, Upper Walworth Way

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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 3SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR1 3SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Common questions

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