What type of property is 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU last sold for £75,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,500 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and March 2016, 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU rose from £47,500 to £75,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 0JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

23 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.

Where is 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU located?

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

Is 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

The closest primary school to 23 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 transport links are near 23 Forster Street, SR6 0JU?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 0JU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 23 Forster Street

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

23 Forster Street is a mid-terrace house in Sunderland (SR6 0JU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 98.7% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD64

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 0JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

23 Forster Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2016Most recent
£75,000
-37.5%over 8 years
5 March 2007
£119,950
+152.5%over 5 years
19 April 2001
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 0JU: £133,000 (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.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Forster Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£806

Street avg £1,202

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 89 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 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.

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1 Bromarsh Court

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1 Coniscliffe Place

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2 bed1 bath

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1 All Saints House, Portobello Lane

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1 Bloomfield Court

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2 bed

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

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55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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