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98 Fordham Road, Sunderland, SR4 0AU

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 98 Fordham Road

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

98 Fordham Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 11.3% above the 2023 sale price. Sold June 2023 for £115,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Oct 2019
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Fordham Road, Sunderland, SR4 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98 Fordham Road has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

98 Fordham Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2023Most recent

    £115,000

    +27.8%over 18 years

  2. 1 March 2005

    £89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 0AU: £110,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Fordham Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 98 Fordham Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,198

Street avg £1,120

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 98 Fordham Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£124k

1 Felstead Crescent

SR4 0AB

3 bed1 bath
£171k

1 Fawn Road

SR4 0DG

3 bed1 bath
£125k

1 Ford Avenue

SR4 0QU

2 bed
£123k

1 Avondale

SR4 0LZ

2 bed
£122k

1 Albion Street

SR4 0RJ

2 bed
£128k

1 Felixstowe Road

SR4 0BF

£127k

1 Faith Close

SR4 0BD

£123k

1 Claxheugh Road

SR4 0RE

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

Crime

250/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Moor Road-Fordham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highfield Academy. 34 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 SR4 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SR4 0AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 98 Fordham Road, Sunderland, SR4 0AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.