What type of property is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL last change hands?

8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL last sold for £125,000 in January 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL located?

8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL 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 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

The closest primary school to 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL is Diamond Hall Infant Academy (465m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Sunderland College (1.5km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Faraday Grove, SR4 6UL is Hylton Road-Cemetery, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Faraday Grove, Sunderland, SR4 6UL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Faraday Grove

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

8 Faraday Grove is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 6UL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

A recent sale: £125,000 in January 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 36% above the 2026 sale price.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from May 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Faraday Grove, Sunderland, SR4 6UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Faraday Grove 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.

8 Faraday Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 6UL: £150,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in SR4 6UL

On the street

Versus other Faraday Grove homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Faraday Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,603

Street avg £1,692

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

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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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Crime

250/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hylton Road-Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Diamond Hall Infant Academy. 35 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 6UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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