What type of property is 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD last sold for £93,750 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD was a refusal for renovation (ref. 250099) in April 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD located?

2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD sits in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

Police records around 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD 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 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

The closest primary school to 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD is Whitburn Village Primary School (724m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitburn Church of England Academy (239m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Rackly Way, SR6 7FD is Mill Lane - Croftside Avenue, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Rackly Way, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7FD

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Rackly Way

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

2 Rackly Way is a mid-terrace house in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR6 7FD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 sits 63.2% above the 2012 sale of £93,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 27.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Rackly Way sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromB89toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Rackly Way, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7FD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Rackly Way was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2025
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of air source heat pump to rear of property.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
250099
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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.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£93,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 February 2012Most recent
£93,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 7FD: £130,000 (2019–2012).

Nearby sales in SR6 7FD

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On the street

Versus other Rackly Way homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Rackly Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,103

Street avg £1,389

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly above

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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2 bed

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1 Central Avenue

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£145k

1 Arthur Terrace

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3 bed

£141k

1 Ash Grove

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£140k

1 Cornthwaite Drive

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£137k

1 Birch Avenue

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£175k

1 Beech Court

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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

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

0.1 km

Mill Lane - Croftside Avenue — 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 7FD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 7FD

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

FAQ

Common questions

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