What type of property is 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL last change hands?

12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL last sold for £78,000 in February 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,500 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and February 2007, 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL rose from £32,500 to £78,000, a change of £45,500. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

The current EPC rating for 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (651 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL 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.

Where is 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL located?

12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

Police records around 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL 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 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

The closest primary school to 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (855m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Fern Street, SR4 6AL is Trimdon Street-B&q, 75m away. The nearest underground option is Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 410m away.

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12 Fern Street, Sunderland, SR4 6AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

651 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Fern Street

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

12 Fern Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 6AL). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 651 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2010) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 is 30.8% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 82% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Nov 2020

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fern Street, Sunderland, SR4 6AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Fern Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Fern Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£78,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 February 2007Most recent
£78,000
+140.0%over 8 years
28 November 1998
£32,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 6AL: £65,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SR4 6AL

On the street

Versus other Fern Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Fern Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,289

Street avg £918

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Trimdon Street-B&q — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR4 6AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 6AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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