What type of property is 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT last sold for £170,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT has council approval for an extension granted in October 2023 under ref. ST/0599/23/HFUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT located?

2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT sits in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

Police records around 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT 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 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

The closest primary school to 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT is Marsden Primary School (341m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitburn Church of England Academy (677m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fern Avenue, SR6 7HT is Mill Lane-Wheatall Way, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Fern Avenue, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HT

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 2 Fern Avenue

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

2 Fern Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR6 7HT). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £170,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 14.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 56.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE40toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fern Avenue, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Fern Avenue, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HT

1decisions1extensions12documents1nearby

Oct 2023
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Dormer extension to existing loft.
Extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
ST/0599/23/HFUL
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Fern Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 August 2025Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 7HT: £108,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in SR6 7HT

On the street

Versus other Fern Avenue homes

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

On price per m², 2 Fern Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,615

Street avg £1,609

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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 East Boldon Road

SR6 7SH

3 bed

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1 Burdon Road, Cleadon

SR6 7RU

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£358k

1 Charlton Grove, Cleadon

SR6 7QR

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3 bed1 bath

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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

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mill Lane-Wheatall Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marsden Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 7HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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