What type of property is 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR last change hands?

15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR last sold for £142,500 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,500 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and August 2020, 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR rose from £45,500 to £142,500, a change of £97,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN17 1DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR 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.

Where is 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR located?

15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR sits in Scunthorpe. It falls within the DN17 postcode district.

Is 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR in a safe area?

Police records around 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The closest primary school to 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is Priory Lane Community School (548m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is John Leggott Sixth Form College (366m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 15 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is West Common Lane, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 15 West Common Lane

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

15 West Common Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Scunthorpe (DN17 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 29.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2020 for £142,500.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Dec 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 West Common Lane 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.

15 West Common Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£142,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2020Most recent
£142,500
+4.8%over 12 years
21 August 2007
£136,000
+198.9%over 7 years
28 October 1999
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN17 1DR: £155,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other West Common Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 15 West Common Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,696

Street avg £1,296

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

Full Scunthorpe report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

West Common Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

John Leggott Sixth Form College. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN17 1DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN17 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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