What type of property is 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR last change hands?

5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR last sold for £70,000 in November 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,975 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and November 2025, 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR rose from £49,975 to £70,000, a change of £20,025. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR 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 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR located?

5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR sits in Grimsby. It falls within the DN34 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

Police records around 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR show an average of 131 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

The closest primary school to 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR is Grange Primary School (203m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Franklin Sixth Form College (912m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Downing Close, DN34 5UR is Junior School, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Downing Close, Grimsby, DN34 5UR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Downing Close

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

5 Downing Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Grimsby (DN34 5UR). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 70% above the 2025 sale of £70,000. A recent sale: £70,000 in November 2025.

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
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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 3)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2017

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Downing Close, Grimsby, DN34 5UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Downing Close 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.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£70,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2025Most recent
£70,000
+7.7%over 5 years
16 July 2020
£65,000
+30.1%over 9 years
30 September 2010
£49,975

Median price across the last 3 sales in DN34 5UR: £21,000 (2006–1998).

Nearby sales in DN34 5UR

On the street

Versus other Downing Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Downing Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

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Crime

131/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Junior School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grange Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN34 5UR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN34 5UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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