What kind of home is 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH last change hands?

8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH last sold for £137,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in November 2023, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

Across 2 sales between November 2023 and December 2024, 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH rose from £85,000 to £137,500, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +53.8% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR2 0DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Leechmere Way, SR2 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Leechmere Way, Sunderland, SR2 0DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Leechmere Way

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

8 Leechmere Way is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 69 m² it's 19.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 12 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2023–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 53.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 414.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £137,500.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Leechmere Way, Sunderland, SR2 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Leechmere Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 8 Leechmere Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 53.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£137,500

Growth on file: 53.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

20 December 2024Most recent
£137,500
+61.8%over 1 year
8 November 2023
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 0DH: £73,000 (2020–2001).

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.

Price per m² for 8 Leechmere Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,993

Street avg £555

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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£151k

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1 Bevan Avenue

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1 Cherrytree Square

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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.

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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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