55 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0HT
About 55 Roker Avenue
55 Roker Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR6 0HT). It has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (around 2045 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 190 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 129.4% above the 2014 sale of £88,500. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).
Energy performance
55 Roker Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 applications on record at 55 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0HT
- Jan 2015Change Of UseFullOutcome in report
Change of use of property to a supported housing facility (prospective), with rooflights to front and rear roof planes (retrospective) (amended description, 18/12/2014).
Retrospective- Documents
- 51 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/02651/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- HMOJun 2017Decision
- HMOJul 2016Decision
Unlock 55 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0HT's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
- The 79 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
55 Roker Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£203,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£88,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 July 2014Most recent
£88,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 0HT: £115,000 (2008–2005).
Versus other Roker Avenue homes
On epc rating, 55 Roker Avenue stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
190 m²
Street avg 169 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.8 t/year
Street avg 7.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
177/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Dame Dorothy Primary School. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







