Sold Semi-detached

42 RENFREW ROAD

SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR SR5 5PT

3 beds 1 baths 958 sq ft Listed 21 Jan 2017 (-3479d)

£84,950

Reduced on 19 May 2017

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£78,000 Aug 2017

Price per m²

£954/m²

Local average

£128,466 (-33.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,395 of 33,755)

Street crime

217 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

** WITH A PRICE REDUCTION AS AN EARLY SALE IS REQUIREDThis is a larger style semi detached house situated in a pleasant position overlooking a grassed area in this established residential location with a range of amenities available in the vicinity. Featuring good sized and well cared for accommodation the property includes uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. An ideal home that will appeal to a range of purchasers internal inspection is essential to appreciate the accommodation on offer. Available immediately with no onward chain. It comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom/we, 3 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, gas CH, uPVC double glazing, carpets, extras, front and rear garden. 

ENTRANCE HALL Radiator 

LOUNGE 10' 9" x 15' 4" (3.30m plus bay x 4.68m) Gas living flame fire in modern surround with central heating boiler behind; radiator 

DINING ROOM 10' 11" x 9' 3" (3.34m x 2.83m) Radiator 

KITCHEN 10' 0" x 13' 3" (3.07m x 4.06m) Comprehensive range of fitted wall and floor units having ample working surface; stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap; electric oven and electric hob; extractor hood; laminate floor; radiator  

UTILITY ROOM 10' 11" x 9' 5" (3.34m x 2.89m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with working surface; door to garden 

CLOAKROOM/WC High level wc 

BEDROOM 1 9' 5" x 13' 10" (2.89m x 4.24m)  

BEDROOM 2 10' 11" x 9' 1" (3.34m x 2.79m)  

BEDROOM 3 8' 11" x 9' 4" (2.74m x 2.87m (3.91m max)) 2 built in cupboards 

LANDING With radiator 

BATHROOM/WC Panel bath with shower screen; pedestal hand basin; low level wc; (white suite) fully tiled walls; Laminate floor; chrome plated heated towel rail 

 ** Extras: (Included in price): All fitted carpets, blinds and light fittings

Gas central heating

Upvc double glazing

Front and rear garden with lawn

EPC Rating: F

Viewing: By appointment through this office  

Listed by

Sunderland

Alfred Pallas

Reference: 46480179

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/01/2017

Expiry date: 23/01/2027

Current heating cost: £1,001/year

Potential heating cost: £674/year

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/08/2017 (8 years ago) £78,000 —

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
24 GREENWELL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 3FS £210,000 22/12/2025 Semi-detached
54 RALEIGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5RB £105,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
7 ROCHDALE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5NN £136,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
69 REDCAR ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PZ £127,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
57 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5QD £83,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
31 LAING CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 3FP £214,995 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
32 RAMSGATE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PD £93,500 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
34 RALEIGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5RD £100,000 27/04/2023 Semi-detached
16 RADCLIFFE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5RG £75,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
91 RENFREW ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PS £80,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
39 ROCHDALE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5NN £86,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
42 ROCHDALE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5NN £140,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
68 RALEIGH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5RB £125,000 14/12/2022 Semi-detached
79 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5QB £147,500 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
17 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5QD £68,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 5 RENFREW ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PT £135,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
42 RAMSGATE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PD £152,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
1 RHODESIA ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5NW £145,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
56 LAING CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 3FP £199,995 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
57 LAING CLOSE, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 3FP £199,995 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
65 ROCHDALE ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5NL £72,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 23 RENFREW ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PT £94,500 24/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 32 RENFREW ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PT £150,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 47 RENFREW ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR5 5PT £105,000 09/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £121,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £127,999 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.8%
10y growth 42.9%

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

1y (index) 7%
5y (index) 23.2%
10y (index) 44.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £633/mo
Realistic £703/mo
Optimistic £773/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sunderland.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop REDCAR ROAD-NUMBER 51-E/B 0.0 miles
Bus stop REDCAR ROAD-NUMBER 40-W/B 0.1 miles
Shop Argos 0.3 miles
Shop Spar 0.4 miles
Train station Pallion 0.9 miles
Hospital Sunderland Primary care Trust 0.9 miles
Train station East Boldon 1.5 miles
Hospital Priory Day Hospital 6.1 miles
University Dove Marine Laboratory 7.6 miles
University Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 55
Violence and sexual offences 53
Anti-social behaviour 30
Criminal damage and arson 22
Public order 16
Burglary 13
Other crime 8
Vehicle crime 7
Drugs 5
Other theft 5
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 217

Within 1 mile during May 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
Northern Saints Church of England Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 23 Feb 2015
Hylton Red House Nursery School Nursery 0.3 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2013
Willow Wood Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Jul 2023
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Primary 0.3 miles Good — 11 Oct 2012
Red House Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 2 Feb 2020

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, Rutherglen Road, SR5 £725/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Elmwood Avenue, SR5 £795/mo 3 0.5 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £760/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 7.9% gross yield avg £121,125 sale, £798/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.89%
Max investor price (0.8%) £95,000
Target investor price (1%) £76,000
Gross yield 10.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.3×
Monthly cashflow £324/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 15.8%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).