What type of property is Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH last sold for £340,000 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH have?

The current EPC rating for Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (1,894 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH heated?

The latest EPC at Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH is in council tax band E.

Where is Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH located?

Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH sits in East Herrington, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR3 postcode district.

Is Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH in a safe area?

Police records around Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH show an average of 178 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (33% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

The closest primary school to Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH is East Herrington Primary Academy (439m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Farringdon Community Academy (805m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH?

The closest bus stop to Gables Cottage, Summerhill, SR3 3NH is Durham Road-St Chads, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Gables Cottage, Summerhill, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3NH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

176 m²

1894 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Gables Cottage

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

Gables Cottage is a detached house in East Herrington, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 3NH). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 11.8% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 52.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Gables Cottage, Summerhill, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Gables Cottage 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 October 2008Most recent
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR3 3NH: £265,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in SR3 3NH

On the street

Versus other Summerhill homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Gables Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £1,638

Above

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 176 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

178/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Durham Road-St Chads — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

East Herrington Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR3 3NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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