What type of property is 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX last change hands?

38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX last sold for £93,000 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and January 2026, 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX rose from £65,000 to £93,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

The current EPC rating for 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

38 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.

Where is 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX located?

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

What is crime like near 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

Police records around 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX 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 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

The closest primary school to 38 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 is the nearest station to 38 Chester Mews, SR4 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 38 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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38 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Chester Mews

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

38 Chester Mews is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR4 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £93,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 is 20.4% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Chester Mews, Sunderland, SR4 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Chester Mews has no planning applications on record.

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.

38 Chester Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£93,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£93,000
+43.1%over 12 years
23 May 2013
£65,000

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 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38 Chester Mews lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,938

Street avg £2,207

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.

£108k

1 Chepstow Street

SR4 7EL

2 bed

£130k

1 Burnville Road South

SR4 7LT

2 bed

£111k

1 Chester Street

SR4 7DF

3 bed

£116k

1 Bexley Street

SR4 7TL

3 bed1 bath

£120k

1 Blackett Terrace

SR4 7XD

3 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Barnes Park Road

SR4 7PY

2 bed

£138k

1 Beachville Street

SR4 7NA

3 bed1 bath

£172k

1 Colchester Terrace

SR4 7RY

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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