42, Forster Street
42, Forster Street
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Forster Street, Sunderland is a freehold house that sits on a 142 m2 plot.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a period house with 1,048 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Forster Street, Sunderland is £170,009 and the estimated rental value is £981 per month.
Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 is located in the borough of Sunderland within the SR6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Forster Street, Sunderland has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2009 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high 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 42, Forster Street, Sunderland is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £178,509 and a rental value of £1,031 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £158,108 and a rental value of £913 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Forster Street, Sunderland has increased by £792 (0.5%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £32 per month (3.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 42, Forster Street, Sunderland sits on a plot of 142 m2.
We have plot size data on 32 out of 33 other houses in the postcode and 42, Forster Street, Sunderland sits on the 13th largest plot.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Forster Street, Sunderland was last sold on 24th November 2009 for £105,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since November 2009, the market for similar properties has risen by 38.2%.
- Sold Nov 2009£105,000
- Sold Apr 1996£44,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Forster Street, Sunderland within a radius of 400 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 46, Stansfield Street, Sunderland, SR6 0JY, a freehold house which sold for £157,000 on the 27th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in SR6.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Forster Street, Sunderland, SR6 has a total of 86 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Forster Street, Sunderland is the 33rd largest and the 23rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £17k less expensive than the average property in SR6.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mDame Dorothy Primary School
- 500mRedby Academy
- 600mSt Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 2.1kmMonkwearmouth Academy
- 2.2kmSt Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
- 2.6kmThornhill Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Forster Street, Sunderland is Sunderland station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmSunderland
- 9.4kmSeaham
- 12.0kmHeworth
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.
