3 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
About 3 The Poplars
3 The Poplars is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in South Hylton, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR4 0PD). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.
At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 43.3% above the 2019 sale price. Sold November 2019 for £90,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- LoftYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
3 The Poplars has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
3 The Poplars valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 10 years.
£90,000
Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
22 November 2019Most recent
£90,000
+28.7%over 10 years30 October 2009
£69,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 0PD: £80,000 (2021–2017).
Nearby sales in SR4 0PD
1 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
Sold Aug 2021
£115,0006 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
Sold Oct 2019
£70,00010 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
Sold Jul 2017
£80,0009 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
Sold May 2007
£99,9507 The Poplars, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0PD
Sold Feb 2004
£82,500
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Versus other The Poplars homes
On epc rating, 3 The Poplars stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£826
Street avg £1,083
Floor Area
109 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
High Street - Metro — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
South Hylton Primary Academy. 26 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB