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23 Bowlynn Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SU

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Bowlynn Close

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

23 Bowlynn Close is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 2SU). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in November 2003. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 51.6% above the 2003 sale of £95,000. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Everything you need to know about 23 Bowlynn Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2016
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jun 2022from May 2022
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bowlynn Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bowlynn Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

23 Bowlynn Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£95,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 November 2003Most recent

    £95,000

    +45.0%over 2 years
  2. 25 September 2001

    £65,500

    +9.3%over 1 year
  3. 30 May 2000

    £59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 2SU: £173,900 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Bowlynn Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 23 Bowlynn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,863

Street avg £1,938

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bowlynn Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Doxford Park Way-Bowlynn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SR3 2SU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 2SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Bowlynn Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.