What type of property is 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ sell for?

20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ last sold for £52,500 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ 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 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ located?

20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

Is 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ 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 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ is Valley Road Academy (491m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southmoor Academy (837m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Harold Square, SR2 8EZ is Toward Road-Gray Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Harold Square, Sunderland, SR2 8EZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Harold Square

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

20 Harold Square is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 119% above the 2018 sale of £52,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£63/sq ft) was about 15.5% below the postcode norm. Sold September 2018 for £52,500.

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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 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD56toE50

Nov 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE50toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Harold Square, Sunderland, SR2 8EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Harold Square has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 notable applications 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.

20 Harold Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£52,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 2018Most recent
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 8EZ: £62,000 (2019–2003).

Nearby sales in SR2 8EZ

On the street

Versus other Harold Square homes

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

20 Harold Square is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£682

Street avg £845

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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.

£115k

1 Athol Park

SR2 8BT

£115k

1 Guildford Street

SR2 8JQ

£114k

1 Bishopton Street

SR2 8DY

£114k

1 Buddle Terrace

SR2 8LD

3 bed1 bath

£114k

1 Cairo Street

SR2 8QH

2 bed1 bath

£114k

1 Hendon Burn Avenue

SR2 8LA

£113k

1 Clementina Close

SR2 8AG

£119k

1 Fuller Road

SR2 8PQ

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

0.1 km

Toward Road-Gray Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Valley Road Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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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 8EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 8EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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