What type of property is 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP last sold for £241,500 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £185,000 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2006 and January 2023, 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP rose from £185,000 to £241,500, a change of £56,500. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

The current EPC rating for 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP located?

3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

Police records around 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP 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 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

The closest primary school to 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP is Plains Farm Academy (552m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Sunderland College (673m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Barras Drive, SR3 1PP is Essen Way-Langley Road, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Barras Drive, Sunderland, SR3 1PP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Barras Drive

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

3 Barras Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 1PP). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 103.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £241,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

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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 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC80

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Barras Drive, Sunderland, SR3 1PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Barras Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 3 Barras Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£241,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2023Most recent
£241,500
+25.8%over 2 years
27 November 2020
£192,000
+3.8%over 14 years
6 July 2006
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 1PP: £199,000 (2019–2005).

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Area

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Crime

178/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Essen Way-Langley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Plains Farm Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 1PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

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