What kind of home is 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

15 York Street, SR3 1BU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 York Street, SR3 1BU last change hands?

15 York Street, SR3 1BU last sold for £62,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in October 2007, so prices have been falling over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 York Street, SR3 1BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and November 2021, 15 York Street, SR3 1BU fell from £92,000 to £62,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly -2.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 York Street, SR3 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for 15 York Street, SR3 1BU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

15 York Street, SR3 1BU has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 York Street, SR3 1BU use?

The latest EPC at 15 York Street, SR3 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

15 York Street, SR3 1BU 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 15 York Street, SR3 1BU in?

15 York Street, SR3 1BU sits in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

Police records around 15 York Street, SR3 1BU 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 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

The closest primary school to 15 York Street, SR3 1BU is New Silksworth Academy Infant (617m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 York Street, SR3 1BU?

The closest bus stop to 15 York Street, SR3 1BU is Warwick Terrace-Lincoln Avenue, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 York Street, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 York Street

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

15 York Street is a mid-terrace house in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 sits 127.4% above the 2021 sale of £62,000. Most recent transfer: November 2021 at £62,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD58toE39

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Feb 2026from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE39toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 York Street, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 York Street 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.

15 York Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£62,000

Growth on file: -2.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2021Most recent
£62,000
-32.6%over 14 years
18 October 2007
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1BU: £55,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SR3 1BU

On the street

Versus other York Street homes

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

Floor Area for 15 York Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£667

Street avg £12,269

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

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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.

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£114k

1 Britannia Road

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£200k

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3 bed

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1 Bainbridge Holme Road

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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

Warwick Terrace-Lincoln Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

New Silksworth Academy Infant. 35 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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