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Energy Performance Certificate

72, Forest Road

SR4 0DY

SUNDERLAND

Current

B

82

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This house is located in SUNDERLAND, SR4 0DY. The property offers 71mยฒ (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ382, comprising ยฃ249 for heating, ยฃ85 for hot water, and ยฃ48 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2024 for ยฃ142,500, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 72, Forest Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this SUNDERLAND property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ382 are approximately ยฃ1418 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.3 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SR4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property82
Average60
+37% better
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vs SUNDERLAND

This property82
Average62
+32% better
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vs SR4

This property82
Average59
+39% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ355/year less than the SUNDERLAND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(82 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Dec 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

72, Forest Road

SR4 0DY

SUNDERLAND

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Property Type

House

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

71.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

82 / 100

Potential: 95

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

18 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

105 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

18 Dec 2015

new dwelling

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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 ยฃ488 below the SUNDERLAND average, offering good value. The SR4 postcode district contains over 14600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ142,500

27 September 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ7,500(+5.6%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ135,000

27 June 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ15,005(+12.5%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ119,995

17 March 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 18.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ249.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ85.0/yr

Save ยฃ33/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ48/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.1 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Highfield Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0 miles awayโ€ขSR4 0DA

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSR4 9AA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Christ's College

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSR4 8PG

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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Academy 360

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSR4 9BA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Broadway Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSR4 8NW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

South Hylton Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSR4 0LS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Diamond Hall Infant Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSR4 6JF

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSR4 6JF

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 468 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:468 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:187 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.

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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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