What kind of home is 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ sell for?

17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ last sold for £63,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2014 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ 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 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ in?

17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

Police records around 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ 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.

What schools are near 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ is New Silksworth Academy Infant (617m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Margate Street, SR3 1BQ is Cumberland Road-Essex Grove, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Margate Street, Sunderland, SR3 1BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Margate Street

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

17 Margate Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR3 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 82.5% above the 2018 sale of £63,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 29% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £63,000 in July 2018.

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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)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromG6toC70

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Margate Street, Sunderland, SR3 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Margate Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

17 Margate Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£63,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 July 2018Most recent
£63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1BQ: £95,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SR3 1BQ

On the street

Versus other Margate Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Margate Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£624

Street avg £990

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Belstone Court

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1 Barras Drive

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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.

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

0.1 km

Cumberland Road-Essex Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

New Silksworth Academy Infant. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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FAQ

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