What type of property is 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ last change hands?

68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ last sold for £115,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ 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.

Where is 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ located?

68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

Police records around 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is Ryhope Junior School (263m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (899m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is Ryhope Street-Post Office, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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68 Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68 Shaftesbury Avenue

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

68 Shaftesbury Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 14.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £115,000 in February 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE45toD61

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Shaftesbury Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

68 Shaftesbury Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 February 2023Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 0AQ: £106,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SR2 0AQ

On the street

Versus other Shaftesbury Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 68 Shaftesbury Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,494

Street avg £1,097

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 bed1 bath

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£161k

1 Bede View, Ramilies Road

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Athol Gardens

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3 bed1 bath

£129k

1 Burdon Crescent, Ryhope

SR2 0HU

£129k

1 Cherrytree Square

SR2 0EF

£128k

1 Burlawn Close

SR2 0YR

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ryhope Street-Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ryhope Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR2 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

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 68 Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.