What type of property is 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF sell for?

9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF last sold for £460,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £275,000 in May 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

Across 3 sales between May 2003 and October 2023, 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF rose from £275,000 to £460,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

The current EPC rating for 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 7SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF is in council tax band E.

Where is 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF located?

9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF sits in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

Police records around 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF 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 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

The closest primary school to 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF is Marsden Primary School (455m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitburn Church of England Academy (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF?

The closest bus stop to 9 Shearwater, SR6 7SF is Mill Lane-White Rocks Grove, 348m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Shearwater, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7SF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Shearwater

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

9 Shearwater is a four-bedroom detached house in Whitburn, Sunderland, Sunderland (SR6 7SF). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 12% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £460,000.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Shearwater, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Shearwater has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

9 Shearwater valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£460,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2023Most recent
£460,000
+46.0%over 10 years
20 June 2013
£315,000
+14.5%over 10 years
22 May 2003
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 7SF: £475,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SR6 7SF

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On the street

Versus other Shearwater homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 9 Shearwater lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,382

Street avg £3,083

Above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 137 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Mill Lane-White Rocks Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Marsden Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 7SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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