What type of property is 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW?

59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW last change hands?

59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW last sold for £239,950 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £163,995 in March 2019. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2019 and July 2023, 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW rose from £163,995 to £239,950, a change of £75,955. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW?

The current EPC rating for 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW?

59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 8AW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW heated?

The latest EPC at 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW located?

59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW in a safe area?

Police records around 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW 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 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW?

The closest primary school to 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW is Christ's College (63m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ's College (63m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW?

The closest bus stop to 59 Birchberry Close, SR4 8AW is Nookside-Glamis Avenue, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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59 Birchberry Close, Sunderland, SR4 8AW

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Overview

About 59 Birchberry Close

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

59 Birchberry Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Sunderland (SR4 8AW). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2018) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95).

Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £239,950.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

59 Birchberry Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Birchberry Close, Sunderland, SR4 8AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Birchberry Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 59 Birchberry Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£239,950

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2023Most recent
£239,950
+23.1%over 1 year
29 September 2021
£195,000
+18.9%over 2 years
8 March 2019
£163,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 8AW: £165,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Birchberry Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 59 Birchberry Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,428

Street avg £2,418

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly below

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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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nookside-Glamis Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Christ's College. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR4 8AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 8AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 59 points of interest in total.

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