What was the last sold price for 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP?

5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP last sold for £162,500 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £154,995 in August 2005, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2005 and January 2008, 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP rose from £154,995 to £162,500, a change of £7,505. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP?

5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP located?

5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (155% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP?

The closest primary school to 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP is South Hylton Primary Academy (472m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Academy 360 (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birchwood, SR4 0AP is Riverside Park, 273m away. The nearest underground option is South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 383m away.

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5 Birchwood, Sunderland, SR4 0AP

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 5 Birchwood

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

5 Birchwood is a property in Sunderland (SR4 0AP). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birchwood, Sunderland, SR4 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birchwood 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.

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

Last sold (2008)

£162,500

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2008Most recent
£162,500
+4.8%over 2 years
31 August 2005
£154,995

Median price across the last 2 sales in SR4 0AP: £172,498 (2005–2005).

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Riverside Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

South Hylton Primary Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Everything within walking distance

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