What type of property is 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ last change hands?

78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ last sold for £27,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ have?

The current EPC rating for 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 0HZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ 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 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ located?

78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

Police records around 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ 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.

Which schools serve 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

The closest primary school to 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ is Dame Dorothy Primary School (448m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkwearmouth Academy (2.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ?

The closest bus stop to 78a, Gladstone Street, SR6 0HZ is Gladstone Street-Selbourne Street, 40m away. The nearest underground option is Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 308m away.

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78a, Gladstone Street, Sunderland, SR6 0HZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR6 0HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (54–124 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 348.1% above the 2023 sale of £27,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£46/sq ft) was about 45.5% below the postcode norm. At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £27,000.

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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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, Gladstone Street, Sunderland, SR6 0HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78a 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.

78a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2023).

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£27,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 2023Most recent
£27,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 0HZ: £95,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SR6 0HZ

On the street

Versus other Gladstone Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

78a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£500

Street avg £922

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£120k

1 Gladstone Street

SR6 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£124k

1 Cooper Street

SR6 0NF

£118k

1 Chillingham House, Mulgrave Drive

SR6 0QH

£126k

1 Belle Court, Dundas Street

SR6 0AZ

£126k

1 Bonners Raff, Chandlers Road

SR6 0AD

1 bed

£128k

1 Forster Street

SR6 0JU

2 bed1 bath

£137k

1 Featherstone Street

SR6 0PE

£140k

1 Coniscliffe Place

SR6 0HN

2 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

0.0 km

Gladstone Street-Selbourne Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dame Dorothy Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 0HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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