What type of property is 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL?

32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL last change hands?

32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL last sold for £140,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL?

32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR2 9SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL?

32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL located?

32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

Is 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL 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.

Which schools serve 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL?

The closest primary school to 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL is Grangetown Primary School (764m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southmoor Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL?

The closest bus stop to 32 Appleforth Avenue, SR2 9SL is Ryhope Road-Ayton Avenue, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Appleforth Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32 Appleforth Avenue

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

32 Appleforth Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 9SL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 21.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 53% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 71 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 14 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2021 at £140,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Appleforth Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Appleforth Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 October 2021Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 9SL: £134,950 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in SR2 9SL

On the street

Versus other Appleforth Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 32 Appleforth Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,972

Street avg £1,315

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

280/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ryhope Road-Ayton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Grangetown Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR2 9SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 9SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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