What type of property is 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 7HL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL 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 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL located?

20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL sits in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

Is 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL 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 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

The closest primary school to 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL is Marsden Primary School (129m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitburn Church of England Academy (930m).

What transport links are near 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Lilac Avenue, SR6 7HL is Mill Lane-Lilac Avenue, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Lilac Avenue, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Lilac Avenue

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

20 Lilac Avenue is a semi-detached house in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR6 7HL). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jan 2023

Current Certificate

Jan 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 January 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Lilac Avenue, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Lilac Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

20 Lilac Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 7HL: £104,000 (2026–2012).

Nearby sales in SR6 7HL

On the street

Versus other Lilac Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 20 Lilac Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£143k

1 Birch Avenue

SR6 7AR

£125k

1 Cottage Gardens, Cleadon

SR6 7PE

£145k

1 Arthur Terrace

SR6 7LX

3 bed

£117k

1 Croftside Avenue, Whitburn

SR6 7AU

£154k

1 Ash Grove

SR6 7DU

£162k

1 Cornthwaite Drive

SR6 7AQ

£169k

1 Central Avenue

SR6 7LB

£172k

1 Bowman Street

SR6 7AA

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

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

Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mill Lane-Lilac Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Marsden Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 7HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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