What kind of home is 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU last change hands?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU last sold for £105,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in January 2011, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2011 and August 2019, 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU fell from £115,000 to £105,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly -1.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU is F with a score of 22 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). That makes it about 75% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 0QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU had any planning applications?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU has 3 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU 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 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU in?

2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

Police records around 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU 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.

What schools are near 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

The closest primary school to 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU is South Hylton Primary Academy (260m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Academy 360 (982m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ford Avenue, SR4 0QU is High Street - Metro, 197m away. The nearest underground option is South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 209m away.

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2 Ford Avenue, Sunderland, SR4 0QU

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 22

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 2 Ford Avenue

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

2 Ford Avenue is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 0QU). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows an F (score 22), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 40% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 55.4% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £105,000 in August 2019.

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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.

2 Ford Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

F22

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ford Avenue, Sunderland, SR4 0QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ford Avenue has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 2 Ford Avenue, Sunderland, SR4 0QU

3decisions3extensions31documents

Apr 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a conservatory to the rear
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
05/00618/FUL
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ExtensionMar 2012Decision
ExtensionSept 2011Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£105,000

Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2019Most recent
£105,000
-8.7%over 8 years
28 January 2011
£115,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SR4 0QU: £127,500 (2021–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Ford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Ford Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£778

Street avg £1,625

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

High Street - Metro — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

South Hylton Primary Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 0QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

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Common questions

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