What kind of home is 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU last change hands?

19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU last sold for £133,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £60,000 in March 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

Across 4 sales between March 2013 and July 2025, 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU rose from £60,000 to £133,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 0JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU use?

The latest EPC at 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU 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 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU in?

19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

Police records around 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU 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 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

The closest primary school to 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is Dame Dorothy Primary School (293m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

The closest bus stop to 19 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street, 88m away. The nearest underground option is Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 445m away.

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19 Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 0JU

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 19 Forster Street

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

19 Forster Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR6 0JU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £133,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 10.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 88% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
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.

19 Forster Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2012

EPC improved fromF37toD63

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2026from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace BungalowEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 0JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Forster Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£133,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2025Most recent
£133,000
+10.9%over 1 year
14 September 2023
£119,950
+10.0%over 4 years
9 April 2019
£109,000
+81.7%over 6 years
22 March 2013
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 0JU: £119,950 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SR6 0JU

On the street

Versus other Forster Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 19 Forster Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,773

Street avg £1,156

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 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.

£140k

1 Coniscliffe Place

SR6 0HN

2 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Bromarsh Court

SR6 0RN

2 bed1 bath

£160k

1 Bloomfield Court

SR6 0RA

2 bed

£128k

1 Forster Street

SR6 0JU

2 bed1 bath

£146k

1 Bede Street

SR6 0NS

1 bed

£150k

1 Cardwell Street

SR6 0JP

3 bed1 bath

£126k

1 Bonners Raff, Chandlers Road

SR6 0AD

1 bed

£120k

1 Gladstone Street

SR6 0HY

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

Roker Avenue-Stansfield Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Dame Dorothy Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 0JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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