What kind of home is 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH last change hands?

16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH last sold for £39,950 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in July 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2017 and March 2023, 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH rose from £35,000 to £39,950, a change of £4,950. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

The current EPC rating for 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH use?

The latest EPC at 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH 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 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH in?

16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

Police records around 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH 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 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

The closest primary school to 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH is Valley Road Academy (242m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southmoor Academy (491m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH is Corporation Road-Fuller Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Cairo Street

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

16 Cairo Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8QH). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 180.4% above the 2023 sale of £39,950. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £39,950.

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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.

16 Cairo Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromG12toE49

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

67%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2016from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE49toG1

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

91%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2016from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromG1toE51

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jul 2026from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromE51toD56

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace BungalowEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cairo Street 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.

16 Cairo Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2017).

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£39,950

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2023Most recent
£39,950
-11.2%over 3 years
2 March 2020
£45,000
+28.6%over 2 years
26 July 2017
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 8QH: £39,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SR2 8QH

On the street

Versus other Cairo Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Cairo Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£624

Street avg £4,274

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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

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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

0.2 km

Corporation Road-Fuller Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Valley Road Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR2 8QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 8QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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