What kind of home is 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS is a 7-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS last change hands?

6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS last sold for £318,750 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

The current EPC rating for 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (2,906 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 69% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 2AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS use?

The latest EPC at 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS in?

6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS sits in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS 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 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

The closest primary school to 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS is St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth (397m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (218m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS?

The closest bus stop to 6 Hilltop Gardens, SR3 2AS is Tunstall Village Green, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Hilltop Gardens, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2AS

Notable views

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

270 m²

2906 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Hilltop Gardens

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

6 Hilltop Gardens is a seven-bedroom detached house in New Silksworth, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 2AS). It has a recorded floor area of 270 m² (around 2906 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 270 m² the property is well over the postcode median (155 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 7 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 34.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£110/sq ft) was about 17.5% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £318,750.

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

Bedrooms7
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Notable viewsYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

6 Hilltop Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2013from Jul 2013

Low Energy Lighting

10%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2013from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Sept 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Hilltop Gardens, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Hilltop Gardens 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.

6 Hilltop Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£318,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£318,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 2AS: £292,500 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in SR3 2AS

On the street

Versus other Hilltop Gardens homes

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

On years held, 6 Hilltop Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,181

Street avg £1,505

Below

Floor Area

270 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly 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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5 bed2 bath

£357k

1 Attingham Close, New Silksworth

SR3 2GE

£296k

1 Aylsham Court

SR3 2NJ

4 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Brenlynn Close

SR3 2SZ

3 bed2 bath

£272k

1 Bramble Rise

SR3 2FW

4 bed2 bath

£267k

1 Buckthorn Gardens

SR3 2FR

£261k

1 Bristlecone

SR3 2NS

4 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Angelica Gardens

SR3 2GA

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

Tunstall Village Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy. 30 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 2AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 2AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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