What type of property is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

20 Close Street, SR4 6EN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN last change hands?

20 Close Street, SR4 6EN last sold for £49,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and January 2015, 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN rose from £30,000 to £49,000, a change of £19,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

The current EPC rating for 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

20 Close Street, SR4 6EN has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 6EN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

20 Close Street, SR4 6EN 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 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN located?

20 Close Street, SR4 6EN sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN 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 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

The closest primary school to 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (519m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN?

The closest underground stop to 20 Close Street, SR4 6EN is Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 111m away. The nearest bus option is Millfield Metro, 134m away.

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20 Close Street, Sunderland, SR4 6EN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Close Street

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

20 Close Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 6EN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 120.4% above the 2015 sale of £49,000. On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 05 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Feb 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2016from Nov 2014

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2016from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD56toE45

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Close Street, Sunderland, SR4 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Close Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Close Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£49,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2015Most recent
£49,000
+63.3%over 12 years
22 November 2002
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 6EN: £65,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Close Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Close Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£690

Street avg £871

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

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

Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 6EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 66 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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