What was the last sold price for 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY last sold for £129,995 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,995 in January 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2016 and July 2023, 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY rose from £119,995 to £129,995, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

The current EPC rating for 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY located?

68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

Police records around 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY 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 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

The closest primary school to 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY is Highfield Academy (71m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ's College (975m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY?

The closest bus stop to 68 Forest Road, SR4 0DY is Fordfield Road-Field Square, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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68 Forest Road, Sunderland, SR4 0DY

EPC B3 sales on record1 planning record

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Overview

About 68 Forest Road

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

68 Forest Road is a property in Sunderland (SR4 0DY). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft). The latest certificate (December 2015) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95). The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 is 11.5% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £129,995. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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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.

68 Forest Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Dec 2025

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Forest Road, Sunderland, SR4 0DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 68 Forest Road, Sunderland, SR4 0DY

1 live now

0decisions1extensions5documents

Mar 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of single storey side extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
26/00666/FUL
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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.

68 Forest Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£129,995

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2023Most recent
£129,995
29 June 2023
£130,000
+8.3%over 7 years
15 January 2016
£119,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 0DY: £142,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SR4 0DY

On the street

Versus other Forest Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 68 Forest Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,831

Street avg £1,802

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly below

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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

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fordfield Road-Field Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Highfield Academy. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR4 0DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 0DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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