What type of property is 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX last change hands?

2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX last sold for £60,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

2 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.

Where is 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

Police records around 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX show an average of 178 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (33% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Somerset Cottages

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

2 Somerset Cottages is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 81.7% above the 2015 sale of £60,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Somerset Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 August 2015Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1BX: £52,200 (2025–2025).

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.

EPC Rating for 2 Somerset Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£594

Street avg £676

Below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

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1 Braemar Gardens

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

178/mo

Falling 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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