What kind of home is 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU last sold for £136,789 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

The current EPC rating for 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR3 2SU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU use?

The latest EPC at 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU in?

38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU 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 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

The closest primary school to 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy (349m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Farringdon Community Academy (678m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU?

The closest bus stop to 38 Bowlynn Close, SR3 2SU is Doxford Park Way-Bowlynn Close, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Bowlynn Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Bowlynn Close

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

38 Bowlynn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 2SU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 21.4% above the 2024 sale price. Sold March 2024 for £136,789.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Bowlynn Close, Sunderland, SR3 2SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Bowlynn Close 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.

38 Bowlynn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£136,789

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£136,789

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

Nearby sales in SR3 2SU

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 epc rating, 38 Bowlynn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,900

Street avg £1,936

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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

Doxford Park Way-Bowlynn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy. 16 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 2SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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