What type of property is 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP last change hands?

8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP last sold for £87,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,962 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and March 2019, 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP rose from £74,962 to £87,000, a change of £12,038. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR4 9BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP 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 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP located?

8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

Police records around 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP 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 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

The closest primary school to 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP is Academy 360 (456m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Academy 360 (456m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Doulton Drive, SR4 9BP is Hylton Road-Number 639, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Doulton Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Doulton Drive

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

8 Doulton Drive is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR4 9BP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 60 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 37 EPCs). Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 33.3% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £87,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Doulton Drive, Sunderland, SR4 9BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Doulton Drive 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.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£87,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2019Most recent
£87,000
+16.1%over 9 years
23 August 2009
£74,962

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR4 9BP: £129,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Doulton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Doulton Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,450

Street avg £1,656

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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

Hylton Road-Number 639 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Academy 360. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR4 9BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR4 9BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 55 points of interest in total.

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