What kind of home is 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE?

81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE sell for?

81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE last sold for £70,000 in January 2012, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,950 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and January 2012, 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE rose from £39,950 to £70,000, a change of £30,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE have?

The current EPC rating for 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE?

81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE use?

The latest EPC at 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE?

81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE 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.

Which area is 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE in?

81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

Is 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE in a safe area?

Police records around 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE show an average of 177 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (28% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE?

The closest primary school to 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE is Dame Dorothy Primary School (416m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE?

The closest bus stop to 81 Howick Park, SR6 0DE is Dame Dorothy Street, 68m away. The nearest underground option is St Peter's (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 257m away.

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81 Howick Park, Sunderland, SR6 0DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 81 Howick Park

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

81 Howick Park is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR6 0DE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 65 m² this is the 17th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–117 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 29 units on file.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 58.6% above the 2012 sale of £70,000. 15 years since the last transfer (January 2012).

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Dec 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81 Howick Park, Sunderland, SR6 0DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81 Howick Park has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

81 Howick Park valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£70,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2012Most recent
£70,000
+75.2%over 15 years
29 March 1996
£39,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 0DE: £72,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SR6 0DE

On the street

Versus other Howick Park homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 81 Howick Park runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,077

Street avg £1,079

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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.

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1 Bloomfield Court

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1 Gladstone Street

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1 Bede Street

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1 Cardwell Street

SR6 0JP

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dame Dorothy Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dame Dorothy Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR6 0DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 0DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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