Sold STC Semi-detached

36 PITCAIRN ROAD

SUNDERLAND, PENNYWELL, TYNE AND WEAR SR4 8ER

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 29 Oct 2025 (-206d)

£109,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SR4 8ER)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 PITCAIRN ROAD, SUNDERLAND, PENNYWELL, TYNE AND WEAR SR4 8ER |
| Price | £109,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 86 m² |
| Last sold | £110,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £795/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9991-0204-0205-0903-5604)

## Description

**Internal Accommodation** - Full Details Coming Soon!

**Entrance Hall** -

**Lounge** -

**Kitchen Diner** -

**Bedroom 1** -

**Bedroom 2** -

**Bedroom 3** -

**Bathroom** -

**Outside** - Gardens to the front and rear.

**Council Tax Band** - The Council Tax Band is Band A

**Tenure Freehold** - We are advised by the Vendors that the property is Freehold. Any prospective purchaser should clarify this with their Solicitor.

**Important Notice - Particulars** - Peter Heron Ltd for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:-

The particulars are set out for general guidance only for the intending Purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is anything of particular importance which you feel may influence your decision to purchase, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly, if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

All descriptions, dimensions, references to conditions and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, however any intending purchasers should not rely on them that statements are representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Independent property size verification is recommended.

Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Peter Heron Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract on behalf of Peter Heron Ltd, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. The copyright of all details and photographs remain exclusive to Peter Heron Ltd.

Please note that in the event the purchaser uses the services of Peter Heron Conveyancing in the purchase of their home, Peter Heron Ltd will be paid a completion commission of £300.00 by Movewithus Ltd.

**Fawcett Street Viewings** - To arrange an appointment to view this property please contact our Fawcett Street branch on   or book viewing online at peterheron.co.uk

**Opening Times** - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 12noon

**Ombudsman Fst** - Peter Heron Estate Agents are members of The Property Ombudsman and subscribe to The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/87350607/501555)

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/87350607/501556) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 PITCAIRN ROAD, PENNYWELL, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8ER | £110,000 | 30/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 36 PITCAIRN ROAD, PENNYWELL, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8ER | £57,000 | 09/07/2012 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 HALVERGATE CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DW | £104,000 | 23/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 487 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DR | £76,100 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 542 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DT | £135,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 523 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DS | £155,000 | 19/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 85 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ | £157,950 | 30/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 20 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX | £118,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 45 PALGROVE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DX | £119,950 | 21/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 37 PALMSTEAD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EW | £80,000 | 26/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX | £100,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 9AU | £80,500 | 12/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 9AT | £98,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 57 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ | £152,500 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 100 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DL | £124,950 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 HALVERGATE CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DW | £122,500 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ | £125,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX | £100,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 PENWOOD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EH | £80,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 PENWOOD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EH | £95,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 PALMSTEAD SQUARE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EL | £70,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 PALMSTEAD SQUARE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EL | £90,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £109,223 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £151,954 (63 Semi-detached, SR4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sunderland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £629/mo
- **Realistic:** £699/mo
- **Optimistic:** £769/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sunderland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portrush Road, SR4 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sunderland, SR4 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Partick Road, SR4 | £725/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Gill Terrace, SR4 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grindon Gardens, SR4 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Gleneagles Road, SR4 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Gardiner Road Grindon, SR4 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Chapel House, SR4 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £829/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.77% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £307/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,278/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.7%
- **10y growth:** 18%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sunderland; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£110,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£1,278/m²

Local average

£151,954 (-27.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,625 of 33,755)

Street crime

190 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

FULL DETAILS COMING SOON
Spacious Semi-Detached House
3 Well Proportioned Bedrooms
Front and Rear Gardens
Popular Residential Location
VACANT POSESSION
NO UPPER CHAIN
Close to Local Amenities
Council Tax Band A
Call to Arrange a Viewing

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A spacious three bedroom semi-detached house, situated within this ever popular location and available with no upper chain involved. Internally the accommodation on the ground floor includes a hall with staircase to the first floor, lounge and a kitchen / diner whilst to the first floor there are three bedrooms and bathroom/wc. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear. This convenient location is close to a range of local amenities, shops and schools and provides excellent transport connections to the A19, Doxford International Business Park, Nissan and to Sunderland City Centre. Viewing is highly recommended!

Internal Accommodation - Full Details Coming Soon!

Entrance Hall -

Lounge -

Kitchen Diner -

Bedroom 1 -

Bedroom 2 -

Bedroom 3 -

Bathroom -

Outside - Gardens to the front and rear.

Council Tax Band - The Council Tax Band is Band A

Tenure Freehold - We are advised by the Vendors that the property is Freehold. Any prospective purchaser should clarify this with their Solicitor.

Important Notice - Particulars - Peter Heron Ltd for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:-
The particulars are set out for general guidance only for the intending Purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is anything of particular importance which you feel may influence your decision to purchase, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly, if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
All descriptions, dimensions, references to conditions and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, however any intending purchasers should not rely on them that statements are representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Independent property size verification is recommended.
Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Peter Heron Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract on behalf of Peter Heron Ltd, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. The copyright of all details and photographs remain exclusive to Peter Heron Ltd.
Please note that in the event the purchaser uses the services of Peter Heron Conveyancing in the purchase of their home, Peter Heron Ltd will be paid a completion commission of £300.00 by Movewithus Ltd.

Fawcett Street Viewings - To arrange an appointment to view this property please contact our Fawcett Street branch on or book viewing online at peterheron.co.uk

Opening Times - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 12noon

Ombudsman Fst - Peter Heron Estate Agents are members of The Property Ombudsman and subscribe to The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice.

Listed by

Sunderland

Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings

Reference: 87350607

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/11/2025

Current heating cost: £795/year

Potential heating cost: £738/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

93% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (3 months ago)	£110,000	+93%
Sold	09/07/2012 (13 years ago)	£57,000	—

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
11 HALVERGATE CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DW	£104,000	23/12/2025	Semi-detached
487 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DR	£76,100	18/12/2025	Semi-detached
542 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DT	£135,000	27/11/2025	Semi-detached
523 HYLTON ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DS	£155,000	19/11/2025	Semi-detached
85 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ	£157,950	30/10/2025	Semi-detached
20 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX	£118,000	29/08/2025	Semi-detached
45 PALGROVE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DX	£119,950	21/08/2025	Semi-detached
37 PALMSTEAD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EW	£80,000	26/02/2025	Semi-detached
11 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX	£100,000	14/02/2025	Semi-detached
32 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 9AU	£80,500	12/02/2025	Semi-detached
1 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 9AT	£98,000	22/11/2023	Semi-detached
57 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ	£152,500	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
100 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DL	£124,950	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
14 HALVERGATE CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DW	£122,500	21/07/2023	Semi-detached
19 HALESWORTH DRIVE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8DJ	£125,000	10/05/2023	Semi-detached
14 PETERSHAM ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 0EX	£100,000	04/05/2023	Semi-detached
21 PENWOOD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EH	£80,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
16 PENWOOD ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EH	£95,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
45 PALMSTEAD SQUARE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EL	£70,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
39 PALMSTEAD SQUARE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR4 8EL	£90,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £109,223 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.7%

10y growth 18%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sunderland. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 25.4%

10y (index) 45.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Sunderland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £629/mo

Realistic £699/mo

Optimistic £769/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sunderland: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SR4 8ER

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Hylton Road Butchers	0.1 miles
Shop	William Hill	0.1 miles
Bus stop	HYLTON ROAD-ST LUKES ROAD-E/B	0.1 miles
Bus stop	HYLTON ROAD-PALGROVE ROAD-W/B	0.1 miles
Train station	South Hylton	0.5 miles
Train station	Pallion	1.1 miles
Hospital	Sunderland Primary care Trust	1.8 miles
Hospital	Priory Day Hospital	7.7 miles
University	Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus	9.0 miles
University	John Snow College	11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	59
Anti-social behaviour	31
Criminal damage and arson	27
Other crime	16
Public order	15
Vehicle crime	13
Shoplifting	8
Drugs	7
Burglary	6
Other theft	6
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	190

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Apr 2013
Pennywell Early Years Centre	Nursery	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 17 Dec 2014
Academy 360	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Jun 2022
Christ's College	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2023
North View Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Jun 2018

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portrush Road, SR4	£875/mo	3	0.21 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sunderland, SR4	£850/mo	3	0.38 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Partick Road, SR4	£725/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Gill Terrace, SR4	£895/mo	3	0.57 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grindon Gardens, SR4	£895/mo	3	0.61 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Gleneagles Road, SR4	£850/mo	3	0.76 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Gardiner Road Grindon, SR4	£850/mo	3	0.89 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Chapel House, SR4	£695/mo	3	0.91 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £829/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.77%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 9.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.8×

Monthly cashflow £307/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 11.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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