What type of property is 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ last change hands?

12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ last sold for £99,995 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in May 2010, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and August 2021, 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ rose from £86,000 to £99,995, a change of £13,995. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 8HZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ 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 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ located?

12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

Is 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ 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 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ is Grindon Infant School (592m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandhill View Academy (583m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Gainsborough Square, SR4 8HZ is Gleneagles Road-Gainsborough Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Gainsborough Square

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

12 Gainsborough Square is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2010–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 29% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £99,995 in August 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagesingle
Notable viewsYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC75toD64

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Gainsborough Square 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.

12 Gainsborough Square's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£99,995

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2021Most recent
£99,995
+16.3%over 11 years
19 May 2010
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 8HZ: £110,000 (2023–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Square homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Gainsborough Square is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,515

Street avg £1,494

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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

Gleneagles Road-Gainsborough Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sandhill View Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 8HZ

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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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Common questions

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