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1 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Chester Mews

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

1 Chester Mews is an end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 6th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since December 2015. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 55). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 255.2% above the 2016 sale of £33,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£84/sq ft) was about 18.8% below the postcode norm. At 37 m² it's 24.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 28 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in April 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Chester Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Dec 2015
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chester Mews has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.

1 Chester Mews's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.7% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£33,500

Growth on file: -3.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 April 2016Most recent

    £33,500

    -58.1%over 8 years
  2. 23 May 2007

    £79,950

    +50.6%over 3 years
  3. 26 January 2004

    £53,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 7HX: £71,500 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Chester Mews homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Chester Mews stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£905

Street avg £1,405

Below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chester Mews

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

250/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chester Road-Croft Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SR4 7HX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 7HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.