12, Empress Street
12, Empress Street
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 12, Empress Street, Sunderland is a period freehold house with 839 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 68.5 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 12, Empress Street, Sunderland is £78,023 and the estimated rental value is £523 per month.
Empress Street, Sunderland, SR5 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the SR5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
12, Empress Street, Sunderland has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 12, Empress Street, Sunderland is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £81,924 and a rental value of £549 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £72,561 and a rental value of £487 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 12, Empress Street, Sunderland has declined by £71 (0.1%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £15 per month (2.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 12, Empress Street, Sunderland sits on a plot of 68 m2.
We have plot size data on 12 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 12, Empress Street, Sunderland sits on the 5th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
12, Empress Street, Sunderland has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 May 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 12, Empress Street, Sunderland was last sold on 3rd August 2023 for £63,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since August 2023, the market for similar properties has risen by 52.9%.
- Sold Aug 2023£63,000
- Sold Oct 1998£30,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 12, Empress Street, Sunderland within a radius of 540 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 7, Byron Street, Sunderland, SR5 1HJ, a freehold house which sold for £61,000 on the 26th January 2023.
Read more about house prices in SR5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Empress Street, Sunderland, SR5 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 12, Empress Street, Sunderland is the 4th largest and the 5th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £63k less expensive than the average property in SR5.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mGrange Park Primary School
- 700mRedby Academy
- 800mSouthwick Community Primary School
- 2.0kmMonkwearmouth Academy
- 2.1kmSt Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
- 2.3kmRed House Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 12, Empress Street, Sunderland is Sunderland station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmSunderland
- 9.7kmSeaham
- 11.2kmHeworth
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

