4 KIPLING STREET
SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR SR5 2AT
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Floor area
55 m²
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£31,000 Oct 2014
Price per m²
£545/m²
Local average
£293,500 (-89.8%)
Street crime
309 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- EPC Rating-D
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A three bedroom mid terraced cottage with loft conversion. Part double glazed and gas central heating. Comprising; Entrance porch, hallway, ground floor double bedroom, living room with fireplace, fitted kitchen with combi boiler, lobby, bathroom/wc with three piece suite, two first floor bedrooms and enclosed yard to rear.
For sale via our online auction. Visit our website and click on the auction button to bid online or visit http://thomaswatsonauctions.iam-sold.co.uk/
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, but grant 28 days to achieve exchange of contracts from the date the buyers solicitor is in receipt of the draft contracts and a further 28 days thereafter to complete. Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to put down a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 3.5% to a minimum of £5,000.00 + VAT (£1,000.00) = (£6,000.00) which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation from and all terms and conditions can be found in the Buyer Information Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price which is generally no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid, both the Starting Bid and reserve price can be subject to change. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by Great North Property Auction powered by iam-sold Ltd.
Accommodation Comprises -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Porch -
Hallway -
Bedroom 1 (Front) - 12'4"x 13'1" (3.76m x 3.99m) - Central heating radiator, secondary double glazed window.
Living Room - 14'4"x 16'0" (4.37m x 4.88m) - Central heating radiator, wood stripped floor, secondary double glazed window, fireplace with electric fire, staircase off.
Living Room -
Kitchen - 6'9"x 16'2" (2.06m x 4.93m) - Range of fitted wall, floor units and work surfaces, sink unit and single drainer, Central heating radiator, combi boiler, upvc double glazed window, electric oven and electric hob with cooker hood.
Lobby - Wood stripped floor
Bathroom/Wc - Central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window, suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.
First Floor -
Bedroom 2 - 9'0"x 14'5" (2.74m x 4.39m) - Double Central heating radiator, skylight
Bedroom 3 - 9'2"x 11'8" (2.79m x 3.56m) - Double Central heating radiator, skylight
External - Yard to rear.
Disclaimer
Thomas Watson Ltd for themselves and for the vendor/vendors of this property give notice that: These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement contained within these particulars. None of the statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Neither Thomas Watson Ltd nor any person in their employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty what so ever in relation to this property. We have not tested the services or any equipment or appliances in this property. Accordingly as with all information provided, we strongly recommend prospective buyers to commission their own survey or report before finalising their offer to purchase. Measurements have been taken with a laser tape measure. Room sizes are approximate and are only intended for use as general guidance. Tenure, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only, and should be checked and verified by your solicitor prior to a legal commitment to purchase. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website
Listed by
Sunderland
Thomas Watson Limited
Reference: 57233290
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
-38% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/10/2014 (11 years ago) | £31,000 | -38% |
| Sold | 01/11/2013 (12 years ago) | £50,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 2 KIPLING STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 2AT | £49,750 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 25 KIPLING STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 2AT | £37,500 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 37 KIPLING STREET, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 2AT | £54,950 | 20/03/2023 | Terraced |
Street average: £47,400 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sunderland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Sunderland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Southwick Green | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Southwick Superstore | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Halfords Autocentre | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Queen Alexandra Bridge North End | 0.1 miles |
| University | The Forge | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Pallion | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Monkwearmouth Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Stadium of Light | 0.8 miles |
| University | Clanny House | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Sunderland Royal Hospital | 1.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Shoplifting | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 309 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Beacon of Light School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 12 Oct 2023 |
| Grange Park Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2023 |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 11 Oct 2012 |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 20 Jul 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).