16 Darwin Street, Sunderland, SR5 2EJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £69,155 , which equates to approximately £71 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 1996 for £17,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,155, representing a 306.8% increase, or approximately 10.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £69,155 is:

  • 47.0% lower than the average property price on Darwin Street
  • 34.6% lower than the average in the SR5 2EJ postcode area
  • and 61.6% lower than the average price for Sunderland as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£69,155
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£71
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Darwin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 2EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Oct 2020, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to SR5 2EJ

30 th / 42
Price Rank
35% lower than average
7 th / 35
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
30 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SR5 2EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 35 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£69,155
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+307 %
12 Feb 1996
£17,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £37,500
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £1,245,385
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2020
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 16 Darwin Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 2EJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Feb 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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