What kind of home is 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES last change hands?

8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES last sold for £120,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES use?

The latest EPC at 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES in?

8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES 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 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

The closest primary school to 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is New Silksworth Academy Infant (465m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

The closest bus stop to 8 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is Vicarage Road-Cavendish Drive, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Athol Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1ES

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Athol Grove

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

8 Athol Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 26.7% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

64%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Athol Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Athol Grove 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.

8 Athol Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 June 2005Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1ES: £130,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in SR3 1ES

On the street

Versus other Athol Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Athol Grove outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,376

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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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1 Bainbridge Holme Road

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1 Brentwood Gardens

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1 Albyn 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

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

Vicarage Road-Cavendish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

New Silksworth Academy Infant. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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