What kind of home is 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

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

What was the last sold price for 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH last sold for £32,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in April 2008, so prices have been falling over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

Across 2 sales between April 2008 and August 2024, 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH fell from £75,000 to £32,500, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly -5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH use?

The latest EPC at 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

38 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 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH in?

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

Is 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH in a safe area?

Police records around 38 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 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

The closest primary school to 38 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 transport links are near 38 Cairo Street, SR2 8QH?

The closest bus stop to 38 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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38 Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Cairo Street

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

38 Cairo Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8QH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 247.7% above the 2024 sale of £32,500. Last sale on file: £32,500 in August 2024.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jun 2012

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace BungalowEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

38 Cairo Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£32,500

Growth on file: -5.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2024Most recent
£32,500
-56.7%over 16 years
6 April 2008
£75,000

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.

On years held, 38 Cairo Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£516

Street avg £4,277

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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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1 Cairo Street

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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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