What type of property is 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG last change hands?

3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG last sold for £35,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £26,500 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and May 2025, 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG rose from £26,500 to £35,000, a change of £8,500. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2018 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG 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 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG located?

3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

Police records around 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG 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.

Which schools serve 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

The closest primary school to 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG is Diamond Hall Infant Academy (565m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (2.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ferndale Terrace, SR4 6SG is Merle Terrace, 36m away. The nearest underground option is Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 205m away.

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3 Ferndale Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SG

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Ferndale Terrace

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

3 Ferndale Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 6SG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 70 m² this is the 8th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 60–93 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 220% above the 2025 sale of £35,000. A recent sale: £35,000 in May 2025.

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
FireplaceYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromE53toC79

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ferndale Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ferndale Terrace 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.

3 Ferndale Terrace's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£35,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2025Most recent
£35,000
-53.3%over 17 years
11 May 2008
£75,000
+183.0%over 10 years
23 October 1997
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 6SG: £50,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SR4 6SG

On the street

Versus other Ferndale Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Ferndale Terrace lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£500

Street avg £787

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£111k

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SR4 6BL

2 bed

£119k

1 Close Street

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3 bed3 bath

£178k

1 Faraday Grove

SR4 6UL

3 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Cromwell Street

SR4 6EU

£113k

1 Exeter Street

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£116k

1 Ferndale Terrace

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£117k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Sunderland report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

250/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Merle Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Diamond Hall Infant Academy. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 6SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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