What type of property is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ is a detached house.

What did 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ sell for?

20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ last sold for £8,000 in May 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £27,500 in June 1997, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and May 2000, 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ fell from £27,500 to £8,000, a change of £19,500. That works out to roughly -34.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

The current EPC rating for 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN15 7RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ located?

20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ sits in Scunthorpe. It falls within the DN15 postcode district.

Is 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

The closest primary school to 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ is Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue (317m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The St Lawrence Academy (218m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to 20a, Donnington Gardens, DN15 7RJ is Sainsbury`s, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20a, Donnington Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

20a is a detached house in Scunthorpe (DN15 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in May 2000. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at -34.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 1750% above the 2000 sale of £8,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£9/sq ft) was about 88.2% below the postcode norm.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

20a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, Donnington Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20a has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 20a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -34.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£8,000

Growth on file: -34.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2000Most recent
£8,000
-70.9%over 2 years
11 June 1997
£27,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN15 7RJ: £137,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DN15 7RJ

On the street

Versus other Donnington Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£93

Street avg £1,027

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Scunthorpe district page.

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Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sainsbury`s — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The St Lawrence Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN15 7RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN15 7RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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