What kind of home is 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW last sold for £140,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £37,950 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 31 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and May 2026, 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW rose from £37,950 to £140,000, a change of £102,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 31 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW in?

5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW sits in Gunness, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe. It falls within the DN15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

Police records around 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW 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.

What schools are near 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

The closest primary school to 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW is Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School (332m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Wharfdale Close, DN15 8SW is Jolly Sailor, 185m away. The nearest rail option is Althorpe Rail Station, 450m away.

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5 Wharfdale Close, Gunness, Scunthorpe, DN15 8SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 5 Wharfdale Close

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

5 Wharfdale Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gunness, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe (DN15 8SW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £140,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 is 14.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Wharfdale Close, Gunness, Scunthorpe, DN15 8SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Wharfdale Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 31 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 31 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2026Most recent
£140,000
+268.9%over 30 years
19 October 1995
£37,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN15 8SW: £151,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DN15 8SW

On the street

Versus other Wharfdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Wharfdale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,333

Street avg £2,070

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Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

£160k

1 Beech Avenue, Gunness

DN15 8TL

2 bed

£147k

1 Bedford Way

DN15 8GP

2 bed1 bath

£126k

1 Betony Close

DN15 8PP

2 bed1 bath

£159k

1 Conway Square

DN15 8JN

3 bed

£182k

1 Blackthorn Close

DN15 8UT

3 bed

£140k

1 Connaught Road

DN15 8GU

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Collinson Avenue

DN15 8AA

3 bed1 bath

£119k

1 Barnes Crescent

DN15 8NE

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Scunthorpe report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Jolly Sailor — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN15 8SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN15 8SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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