What kind of home is 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ last change hands?

26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ last sold for £258,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in November 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2021 and September 2024, 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ rose from £185,000 to £258,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 8LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ use?

The latest EPC at 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ in?

26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

Is 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ 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.

What schools are near 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

The closest primary school to 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ is Seaburn Dene Primary School (115m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkwearmouth Academy (240m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Borrowdale Avenue, SR6 8LJ is Dene Estate, 104m away. The nearest underground option is Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 553m away.

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26 Borrowdale Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 8LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 26 Borrowdale Avenue

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

26 Borrowdale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR6 8LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 84 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 20 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 60.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £258,000 in September 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from May 2021

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Borrowdale Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 8LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Borrowdale Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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 26 Borrowdale Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£258,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£258,000
+39.5%over 2 years
8 November 2021
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 8LJ: £179,950 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in SR6 8LJ

On the street

Versus other Borrowdale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Borrowdale Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,071

Street avg £2,041

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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 Crummock Avenue

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4 bed1 bath

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1 Dene Terrace

SR6 8EQ

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1 Barton Court

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1 Derry Avenue

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Borrowdale Avenue

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1 Dorking Road

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

177/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dene Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Seaburn Dene Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SR6 8LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 8LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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