What type of property is Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

The current EPC rating for Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR2 8RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU heated?

The latest EPC at Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU 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 Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU located?

Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

What is crime like near Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

Police records around Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

The closest primary school to Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU is Valley Road Academy (481m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southmoor Academy (254m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU?

The closest bus stop to Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, SR2 8RU is Ryhope Road-China Street, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, Sunderland, SR2 8RU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lower Flat

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

Lower Flat is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR2 8RU). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2024); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2024

EPC improved fromD58toE49

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lower Flat, 16 Cuba Street, Sunderland, SR2 8RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lower Flat 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Lower Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 8RU: £120,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in SR2 8RU

On the street

Versus other Cuba Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Lower Flat outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 48 (E)

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ryhope Road-China Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Southmoor Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 8RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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