What kind of home is 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ last sold for £108,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,000 in July 2021, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2021 and May 2025, 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ rose from £87,000 to £108,000, a change of £21,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ 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.

Which area is 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ in?

20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

Police records around 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ show an average of 250 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (32% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ is South Hylton Primary Academy (403m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Academy 360 (847m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Avondale, SR4 0LZ is Fairmead Way, 94m away. The nearest underground option is South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 500m away.

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20 Avondale, Sunderland, SR4 0LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Avondale

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

20 Avondale is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 0LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £108,000 in May 2025. Across 2021–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 21.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Avondale, Sunderland, SR4 0LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Avondale 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.

20 Avondale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£108,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2025Most recent
£108,000
+24.1%over 3 years
8 July 2021
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 0LZ: £95,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in SR4 0LZ

On the street

Versus other Avondale homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Avondale lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,367

Street avg £1,273

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Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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.

£124k

1 Felstead Crescent

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1 Fawn Road

SR4 0DG

3 bed1 bath

£125k

1 Ford Avenue

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2 bed

£123k

1 Avondale

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2 bed

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1 Albion Street

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2 bed

£128k

1 Felixstowe Road

SR4 0BF

£127k

1 Faith Close

SR4 0BD

£123k

1 Claxheugh Road

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

250/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fairmead Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

South Hylton Primary Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 0LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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