What type of property is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

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

When did 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES last change hands?

9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES last sold for £120,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £252,000 in August 2005, so prices have been falling over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2005 and October 2024, 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES fell from £252,000 to £120,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly -3.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

The current EPC rating for 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

9 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.

Where is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES located?

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

Is 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Athol Grove, SR3 1ES?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Athol Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1ES

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 9 Athol Grove

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

9 Athol Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 29.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 43.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £120,000.

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

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 4)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jul 2013

Low Energy Lighting

38%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2013from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Sept 2024from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Athol Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Athol Grove's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: -3.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£120,000
-52.4%over 19 years
18 August 2005
£252,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1ES: £130,000 (2023–2011).

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.

9 Athol Grove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,463

Street avg £1,368

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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 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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