16 Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH
About 16 Cairo Street
16 Cairo Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8QH). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.
At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 43 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 170.3% above the 2023 sale of £39,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£39/sq ft) was about 23% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £39,950.
Everything you need to know about 16 Cairo Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
16 Cairo Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
16 Cairo Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
16 Cairo Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2017).
£108,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.
£39,950
Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
10 March 2023Most recent
£39,950
-11.2%over 3 years2 March 2020
£45,000
+28.6%over 2 years26 July 2017
£35,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 8QH: £39,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SR2 8QH
Versus other Cairo Street homes
16 Cairo Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£416
Street avg £4,274
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.4 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
Everything you need to know about 16 Cairo Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
10/mo
Steady 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.
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
54.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB