What kind of home is 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF sell for?

2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF last sold for £70,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and August 2024, 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF rose from £30,000 to £70,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF 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 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF in?

2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF 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 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The closest primary school to 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF is Diamond Hall Junior Academy (595m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (775m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Chester Street, SR4 7DF is St Marks Road-Chester Street, 76m away. The nearest underground option is Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 277m away.

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2a, Chester Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DF

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is an end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 55.7% above the 2024 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£92/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £70,000 in August 2024.

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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 Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Chester Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£70,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2024Most recent
£70,000
+133.3%over 21 years
26 September 2002
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 7DF: £70,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in SR4 7DF

On the street

Versus other Chester Street homes

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

2a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£986

Street avg £879

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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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£104k

1 Chepstow Street

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£120k

1 Burnville Road

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£121k

1 Brookland Road

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£121k

1 Chester Terrace North

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£124k

1 Bexley Street

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1 Clifford Street

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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

St Marks Road-Chester Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Diamond Hall Junior Academy. 37 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 7DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 7DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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