What type of property is 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

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

When did 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX last change hands?

68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX last sold for £50,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

68 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 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX located?

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

Is 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 68 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.

Which schools serve 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest primary school to 68 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 68 Somerset Cottages, SR3 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 68 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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68 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68 Somerset Cottages

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

68 Somerset Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR3 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 142% above the 2024 sale of £50,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 44.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (92 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £50,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2019from Feb 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace BungalowEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Somerset Cottages, Sunderland, SR3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 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.

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

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£50,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£50,000

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.

Floor Area for 68 Somerset Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£847

Street avg £676

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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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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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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