What type of property is 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR last sold for £142,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,950 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and December 2019, 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR rose from £124,950 to £142,000, a change of £17,050. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR heated?

The latest EPC at 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

31 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 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR located?

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

What is crime like near 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

Police records around 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR show an average of 235 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 West Common Lane, DN17 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 31 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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31 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 West Common Lane

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

31 West Common Lane is a semi-detached house in Scunthorpe (DN17 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 14.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £142,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 West 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.

31 West Common Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£142,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2019Most recent
£142,000
+13.6%over 6 years
9 December 2013
£124,950

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

Nearby sales in DN17 1DR

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 habitable rooms, 31 West Common Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,511

Street avg £1,305

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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.

Full Scunthorpe report

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

Crime

235/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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FAQ

Common questions

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