What type of property is 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF last change hands?

8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF last sold for £60,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in January 2004, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

Across 2 sales between January 2004 and May 2013, 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF fell from £65,000 to £60,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -0.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

8 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.

Where is 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Chester Street, SR4 7DF?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Chester Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chester Street

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

8 Chester Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 83.3% above the 2013 sale of £60,000. Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 04 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from May 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chester Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chester Street 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.

8 Chester Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£60,000

Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2013Most recent
£60,000
-7.7%over 9 years
16 January 2004
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 7DF: £70,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On epc rating, 8 Chester Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£811

Street avg £896

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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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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1 Chepstow 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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