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181 East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HL

EPC BSolar panelsExtendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 89
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 181 East Common Lane

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

181 East Common Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Scunthorpe (DN16 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £143,000. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 84.2% 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

181 East Common Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B89
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE51toB89
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 181 East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

181 East Common Lane has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 181 East Common Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£143,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2025Most recent

    £143,000

    +90.8%over 13 years

  2. 13 September 2012

    £74,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN16 1HL: £97,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other East Common Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 181 East Common Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,505

Street avg £889

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 181 East Common Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£147k

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DN16 1JD

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£144k

1 Fardell Road

DN16 1QT

3 bed1 bath
£135k

1 Fairmont Crescent

DN16 1EL

3 bed
£132k

1 Abercorn Street

DN16 1LD

3 bed1 bath
£127k

1 Cottage Beck Road

DN16 1LQ

3 bed
£123k

1 Bushfield Road

DN16 1ND

3 bed
£118k

1 Hampton Road

DN16 1QJ

3 bed1 bath
£106k

1 Bellingham Road

DN16 1SB

2 bed
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.
Full Scunthorpe report

Crime

261/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Comet Pub — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Outwood Academy Brumby. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN16 1HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DN16 1HL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DN16 1HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 181 East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.