What type of property is 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is a detached house.

What did 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH sell for?

50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH last sold for £95,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £28,500 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and June 2008, 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH rose from £28,500 to £95,000, a change of £66,500. That works out to roughly +18.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR2 0DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH heated?

The latest EPC at 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH 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 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH located?

50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

Is 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH in a safe area?

Police records around 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH 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 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

The closest primary school to 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is Ryhope Junior School (330m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 50 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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50 Leechmere Way, Sunderland, SR2 0DH

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 50 Leechmere Way

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

50 Leechmere Way is a detached house in Sunderland (SR2 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 69.5% above the 2008 sale of £95,000.

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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.

50 Leechmere Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD63

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Leechmere Way, Sunderland, SR2 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 Leechmere Way 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.

50 Leechmere Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£95,000

Growth on file: 18.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2008Most recent
£95,000
+90.0%over 5 years
25 August 2002
£50,000
+75.4%over 1 year
4 June 2001
£28,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 0DH: £74,000 (2024–2001).

Nearby sales in SR2 0DH

On the street

Versus other Leechmere Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

50 Leechmere Way outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£736

Street avg £973

Above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly 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.

£161k

1 Arthur Avenue

SR2 0QF

£161k

1 Bede View, Ramilies Road

SR2 0GA

3 bed2 bath

£163k

1 Ambrunes Close, Ryhope

SR2 0FL

2 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Bevan Avenue

SR2 0JN

3 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Cavel Burrs, Ryhope

SR2 0NX

£150k

1 Bankside Close, Ryhope

SR2 0AN

£175k

1 Barton Park, Ryhope

SR2 0AW

£181k

1 Athol Gardens

SR2 0PS

3 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

280/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ryhope Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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