What type of property is 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD last sold for £240,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and March 2025, 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD rose from £185,000 to £240,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD located?

5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

Police records around 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD 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 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

The closest primary school to 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy (611m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Farringdon Community Academy (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Abbotsfield Close, SR3 2SD is Hall Farm Road-Bishops Way, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Abbotsfield Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Abbotsfield Close

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

5 Abbotsfield Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Sunderland (SR3 2SD). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £240,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 38.6% 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

6%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Abbotsfield Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Abbotsfield Close 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.

Latest sale on 5 Abbotsfield Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£240,000
+29.7%over 11 years
25 February 2014
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 2SD: £160,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in SR3 2SD

On the street

Versus other Abbotsfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Abbotsfield Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,553

Street avg £1,945

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Hall Farm Road-Bishops Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR3 2SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 2SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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