9 Merrington Close, Sunderland, SR3 2QE
UPRN:45083198Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:50:34.056267+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:16.801370+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
75
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£71,000
£68k - £75kHigh
Estimate
£71k
Range
£68k – £75k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£450
£400 - £450
Monthly
£450
Yield
7.61%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
9 Merrington Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (47/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
75
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
62
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
11
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
47
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£71,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£450
Gross Yield7.61%
1y Growth-56.0%
3y Growth-6.5%
5y Growth-1.1%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£60,000 (2003-02-14)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0SR3 2QE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/02279/ADVInstallation of 2no. internally illuminated fascia badge signs.
- Pending26/02210/DISPartial discharge of condition 24 (Verification) attached to planning application 22/01958/FU4
- Pending26/02067/FULErection of a detached composite building as ancillary use to existing nursery.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership69.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining132 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2003-02-14
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£27,989
Population Density1,894 /km²
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 63%65+ 22%
Schools Nearby
- Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy0.1 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Farringdon Community Academy0.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Portland Academy0.5 miGood
- East Herrington Primary Academy0.6 miGood
3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 29 Merrington Close-£50k-
- 15 Merrington Close-£74k-
- 4 Merrington Close-£168k-
- 21 Merrington Close-£40k-