22 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
About 22 Gainsborough Square
22 Gainsborough Square is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 22.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £95,000 in September 2023.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
22 Gainsborough Square has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
£116,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 12 years.
£95,000
Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
17 September 2023Most recent
£95,000
+10.5%over 2 years5 September 2021
£86,000
+19.4%over 10 years5 July 2011
£72,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 8HZ: £110,000 (2022–2018).
Nearby sales in SR4 8HZ
18 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
Sold May 2022
£110,00014 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
Sold Aug 2021
£110,00012 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
Sold Aug 2021
£99,9955 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
Sold Nov 2020
£119,9503 Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, SR4 8HZ
Sold Mar 2018
£105,000
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Versus other Gainsborough Square homes
On years held, 22 Gainsborough Square runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,667
Street avg £1,473
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB