What type of property is 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

8 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 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ located?

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

Is 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ show an average of 280 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (30% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, SR2 0AQ is Ryhope Street-Post Office, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

8 Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 8 Shaftesbury Avenue

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

8 Shaftesbury Avenue is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Shaftesbury Avenue

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jan 2016

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC E

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Shaftesbury Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Shaftesbury Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5 sales in SR2 0AQ: £117,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SR2 0AQ

On the street

Versus other Shaftesbury Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Shaftesbury Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Shaftesbury Avenue

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£106k

1 Byony Toft

SR2 0NS

2 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Athelstan Rigg

SR2 0NT

£121k

1 Aged Miners Homes, Ryhope

SR2 0AT

£122k

1 Cheviot Lane

SR2 0AU

£129k

1 Attlee Grove

SR2 0DJ

£130k

1 Cherrytree Square

SR2 0EF

£131k

1 Burdon Crescent, Ryhope

SR2 0HU

£138k

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

280/mo

Falling 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.

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