What type of property is 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ sell for?

14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ last sold for £135,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SR6 8NQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ located?

14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ sits in Sunderland. It falls within the SR6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

Police records around 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ 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 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ is Seaburn Dene Primary School (648m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Monkwearmouth Academy (761m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Alston Crescent, SR6 8NQ is Alston Crescent-Number 17, 18m away. The nearest underground option is Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 25m away.

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14 Alston Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8NQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Alston Crescent

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

14 Alston Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR6 8NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 68.1% above the 2013 sale of £135,000. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

Building

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 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jul 2025from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Alston Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Alston Crescent has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14 Alston Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 November 2013Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SR6 8NQ: £186,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in SR6 8NQ

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On the street

Versus other Alston Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 14 Alston Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,627

Street avg £1,779

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Alston Crescent-Number 17 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Seaburn Dene Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SR6 8NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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