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Energy Performance Certificate

2 West Meadows Road

SR6 7TX

SUNDERLAND

Current

B

83

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in SUNDERLAND, SR6 7TX. The property offers 404m² (4349 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2824, comprising £2511 for heating, £135 for hot water, and £178 for lighting. The property produces 9.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2023 for £1,950,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 2 West Meadows Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this SUNDERLAND property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £2824 annually are £1024 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 404m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 9.9 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SR6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs SUNDERLAND

This property83
Average62
+34% better
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vs SR6

This property83
Average57
+46% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £2087/year more than the SUNDERLAND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 3 May 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 West Meadows Road

SR6 7TX

SUNDERLAND

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

404.0

12.0 total rooms

12.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

9.9 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

135 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 May 2023

marketed sale

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About SUNDERLAND

SUNDERLAND is situated in Sunderland, North East. Properties in SUNDERLAND have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1774 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SR6 postcode district contains over 9400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SUNDERLAND area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£1,950,000

20 July 2023

Type: Detached

+£840,000(+75.7%)

vs previous sale

£1,110,000

18 November 2016

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 75.7% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2511.0/yr

Save £458/yr

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Hot Water

£135.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£178.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cleadon Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySR6 7RP
?Not yet rated

Monkwearmouth Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awaySR6 8LG
?Not yet rated

Whitburn Village Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySR6 7NS

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Seaburn Dene Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySR6 8LG

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

East Boldon Infants' School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNE36 0SW

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

East Boldon Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNE36 0DL

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Forest View Primary

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNE34 8RZ

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayNE34 8NS
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 481 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:481 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:193 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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