What energy rating does 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT?

15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 1DT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT?

15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT 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 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT located?

15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT sits in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT?

Police records around 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT 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 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT?

The closest primary school to 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT is St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth (335m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (607m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT?

The closest bus stop to 15 Holly Avenue, SR3 1DT is Blind Lane, 307m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Holly Avenue, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1DT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 Holly Avenue

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

15 Holly Avenue is a semi-detached house in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–138 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

15 Holly Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD65toE54

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2017from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%57%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2025from May 2017

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Holly Avenue, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Holly Avenue 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 Holly Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1DT: £122,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in SR3 1DT

On the street

Versus other Holly Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 15 Holly Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

£117k

1 Aged Miners Homes, New Silksworth

SR3 1DE

£114k

1 Britannia Road

SR3 1HZ

£132k

1 Abbeyfield Hope Bank View, Dene Street, New Silksworth

SR3 1EB

£133k

1 Belstone Court

SR3 1BF

£200k

1 Bowbank Close

SR3 1PW

3 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Barras Drive

SR3 1PP

3 bed

£228k

1 Bainbridge Holme Road

SR3 1YW

4 bed2 bath

£237k

1 Brixham Gardens

SR3 1LY

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

0.3 km

Blind Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth. 32 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 1DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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