What kind of home is 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX last sold for £30,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in September 2003, so prices have been falling over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2003 and March 2019, 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX fell from £35,000 to £30,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX use?

The latest EPC at 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX 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 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX in?

10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX 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 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest primary school to 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is New Silksworth Academy Infant (663m), 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 is the nearest station to 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 10 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is Warwick Terrace-Lincoln Avenue, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Somerset Cottages

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

10 Somerset Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67).

Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 243.3% above the 2019 sale of £30,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£27/sq ft) was about 51.8% below the postcode norm. Sold March 2019 for £30,000.

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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.

10 Somerset Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Jun 2016

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Somerset Cottages 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.

10 Somerset Cottages's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£30,000

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2019Most recent
£30,000
-14.3%over 15 years
29 September 2003
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1BX: £65,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SR3 1BX

On the street

Versus other Somerset Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 10 Somerset Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£288

Street avg £696

Strongly below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly 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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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

0.7 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 1BX 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 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

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Common questions

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