What kind of home is 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU sell for?

68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU last sold for £145,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £85,000 in February 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

Across 3 sales between February 2013 and January 2017, 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU rose from £85,000 to £145,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +14.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

The current EPC rating for 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU use?

The latest EPC at 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU 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 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU in?

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

Is 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU in a safe area?

Police records around 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU 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.

What schools are near 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

The closest primary school to 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU is Priory Lane Community School (461m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is John Leggott Sixth Form College (274m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU?

The closest bus stop to 68 West Common Lane, DN17 1DU is West Common Lane, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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68 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68 West Common Lane

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

68 West Common Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Scunthorpe (DN17 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 41.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2017.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Summer houseYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Apr 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2013

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE42toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 West Common Lane has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

68 West Common Lane saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£145,000

Growth on file: 14.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2017Most recent
£145,000
+6.8%over 3 years
6 December 2013
£135,800
+59.8%over 10 months
1 February 2013
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN17 1DU: £169,950 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other West Common Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 68 West Common Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,576

Street avg £1,284

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 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

0.1 km

West Common Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN17 1DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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