What type of property is 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS heated?

The latest EPC at 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS 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 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS located?

40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS in a safe area?

Police records around 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 61% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (59% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

The closest primary school to 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS is New Silksworth Academy Infant (77m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (759m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS?

The closest bus stop to 40a, Blind Lane, SR3 1AS is Blind Lane - Wynyard Street, 23m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40a, Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR3 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 4th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD57toF34

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Feb 2019from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromF34toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

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 SR3 1AS: £55,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SR3 1AS

On the street

Versus other Blind Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 55 (E)

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£114k

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£133k

1 Belstone Court

SR3 1BF

£200k

1 Bowbank Close

SR3 1PW

3 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Barras Drive

SR3 1PP

3 bed

£228k

1 Bainbridge Holme Road

SR3 1YW

4 bed2 bath

£237k

1 Brixham Gardens

SR3 1LY

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.

Full Sunderland report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Blind Lane - Wynyard Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

New Silksworth Academy Infant. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR3 1AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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