48 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR2 8JG
About 48 Toward Road
48 Toward Road is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8JG). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 10th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–210 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.
Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 85% above the 2024 sale of £66,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 275.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Sold November 2024 for £66,500.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 June 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
48 Toward Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
48 Toward Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£66,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 November 2024Most recent
£66,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 8JG: £75,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in SR2 8JG
Versus other Toward Road homes
On epc rating, 48 Toward Road stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
280/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Toward Road-Villette Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Valley Road Academy. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







