What type of property is 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ last change hands?

6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ last sold for £555,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £413,995 in September 2015, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and February 2022, 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ rose from £413,995 to £555,000, a change of £141,005. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

The current EPC rating for 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (1,679 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 7EZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ was a refusal for an application (ref. 260025) in April 2026. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ located?

6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ sits in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

Police records around 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

The closest primary school to 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ is Whitburn Village Primary School (795m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitburn Church of England Academy (188m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ?

The closest bus stop to 6 The Leas, SR6 7EZ is Mill Lane-Rifle Range, 29m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 The Leas, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EZ

Notable views5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

156 m²

1679 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 6 The Leas

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

6 The Leas is a four-bedroom detached house in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR6 7EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft) and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include notable views.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 156 m² it's 21.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (128 m² median across 7 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £617,000 is 11.2% above the 2022 sale price. Sold February 2022 for £555,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 The Leas, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 6 The Leas in 2026.

Apr 2026
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO290). T2 - Remove 2 branches over sitting area which are being used by birds to perch resulting in hygiene hazard.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
260025
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Apr 2025
Conditions
In report
Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 1 - Install within 3 months of decision date and Condition 2 - Approved Plans of approved Planning Application ST/0635/24/HFUL
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
250166
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£617,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£555,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2022Most recent
£555,000
+34.1%over 6 years
20 September 2015
£413,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 7EZ: £439,950 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in SR6 7EZ

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On the street

Versus other The Leas homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 6 The Leas runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,558

Street avg £3,300

Above

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

4 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

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Full Sunderland report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Mill Lane-Rifle Range — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Whitburn Church of England Academy. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR6 7EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 7EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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