What type of property is 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ is a semi-detached house.

What did 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ sell for?

5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ last sold for £131,950 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £28,000 in April 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and April 2004, 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ rose from £28,000 to £131,950, a change of £103,950. That works out to roughly +21.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR2 9SZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ 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 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ located?

5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR2 postcode district.

Is 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ 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 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ is Grangetown Primary School (957m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southmoor Academy (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Irene Avenue, SR2 9SZ is Ryhope Road-Rhoda Terrace, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Irene Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Irene Avenue

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

5 Irene Avenue is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 9SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since April 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 52.3% above the 2004 sale of £131,950. At 88 m² it's 28.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 24 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.

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Current Certificate

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Irene Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 9SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Irene 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.

5 Irene Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£131,950

Growth on file: 21.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2004Most recent
£131,950
+371.3%over 8 years
18 April 1996
£28,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 9SZ: £130,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SR2 9SZ

On the street

Versus other Irene Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Irene Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,499

Street avg £1,893

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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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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

0.1 km

Ryhope Road-Rhoda Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Grangetown Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR2 9SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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