What kind of home is 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX last sold for £36,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and December 2018, 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX rose from £30,000 to £36,000, a change of £6,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 7HX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX 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 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX in?

2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX 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 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

The closest primary school to 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is Richard Avenue Primary School (747m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (618m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is Chester Road-Croft Avenue, 133m away. The nearest underground option is University (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 560m away.

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2 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chester Mews

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

2 Chester Mews is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 34 m² this is the 4th 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 across 29 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 sits 177.8% above the 2018 sale of £36,000. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold December 2018 for £36,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chester Mews 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.

2 Chester Mews's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£36,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2018Most recent
£36,000
+20.0%over 20 years
24 September 1998
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 7HX: £64,250 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SR4 7HX

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.

2 Chester Mews is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,059

Street avg £1,383

On par

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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.

£104k

1 Chepstow Street

SR4 7EL

2 bed

£130k

1 Burnville Road South

SR4 7LT

2 bed

£193k

1 Barnes Park Road

SR4 7PY

2 bed

£110k

1 Chester Street

SR4 7DF

3 bed

£124k

1 Bexley Street

SR4 7TL

3 bed1 bath

£129k

1 Blackett Terrace

SR4 7XD

3 bed1 bath

£131k

1 Beachville Street

SR4 7NA

3 bed1 bath

£177k

1 Colchester Terrace

SR4 7RY

3 bed1 bath

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

Chester Road-Croft Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

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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· 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

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