What type of property is 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD last sold for £159,600 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in May 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2016 and August 2019, 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD rose from £102,500 to £159,600, a change of £57,100. That works out to roughly +14.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 8PD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD located?

4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

Police records around 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD 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 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

The closest primary school to 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD is Christ's College (211m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christ's College (211m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Gifford Square, SR4 8PD is Nookside-Glamis Avenue, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Gifford Square, Sunderland, SR4 8PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Gifford Square

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

4 Gifford Square is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 8PD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 23.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 55.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 85 m² it's 26.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (116 m² median across 7 EPCs). Sold August 2019 for £159,600.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromF32toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Gifford Square, Sunderland, SR4 8PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Gifford Square has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Gifford Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£159,600

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2019Most recent
£159,600
+55.7%over 3 years
16 May 2016
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 8PD: £149,500 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in SR4 8PD

On the street

Versus other Gifford Square homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Gifford Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,878

Street avg £1,433

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

£205k

1 Arncliffe Avenue

SR4 8QJ

2 bed

£208k

1 Ettrick Gardens

SR4 8QF

2 bed1 bath

£154k

1 Gables Court

SR4 8HR

2 bed

£200k

1 Broadmayne Avenue

SR4 8LY

3 bed

£184k

1 Brierfield Grove

SR4 8LZ

3 bed1 bath

£224k

1 Broadmayne Gardens

SR4 8LX

3 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Gifford Square

SR4 8PD

3 bed2 bath

£142k

1 Geddes Road

SR4 8JW

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

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

0.2 km

Christ's College. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 8PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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