What type of property is 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY last sold for £97,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and November 2021, 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY rose from £35,000 to £97,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY located?

5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

Police records around 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY 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 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

The closest primary school to 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY is Farringdon Academy (155m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Farringdon Community Academy (548m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alnwick Square, SR3 3BY is Allendale Road-Alnwick Road, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alnwick Square, Sunderland, SR3 3BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Alnwick Square

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

5 Alnwick Square is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR3 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 27.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 204.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2021 at £97,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Feb 2009

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2024from Jan 2014

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alnwick Square, Sunderland, SR3 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alnwick Square has no planning applications on record.

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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 Alnwick Square was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£97,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2021Most recent
£97,000
+177.1%over 21 years
21 September 2000
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 3BY: £45,000 (2006–1998).

Nearby sales in SR3 3BY

On the street

Versus other Alnwick Square homes

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

5 Alnwick Square is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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

Allendale Road-Alnwick Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Farringdon Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR3 3BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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