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8 Somerset Avenue, Franklin Street, Hull, HU9 1JD

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Somerset Avenue

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

8 Somerset Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Hull (HU9 1JD). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 80% above the 2020 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £60,000.

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

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from May 2011
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC70
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Somerset Avenue, Franklin Street, Hull, HU9 1JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Somerset Avenue has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 8 Somerset Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2004 starting point.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£60,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2020Most recent

    £60,000

    +166.7%over 16 years

  2. 11 March 2004

    £22,500

    +50.0%

  3. 9 January 2004

    £15,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HU9 1JD: £65,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Somerset Avenue homes

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

EPC Rating for 8 Somerset Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£789

Street avg £824

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Somerset Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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.
£107k

1 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Street

HU9 1JG

2 bed
£106k

1 Hartley Bridge

HU9 1QG

2 bed1 bath
£112k

1 Galleon Court

HU9 1QF

£103k

1 Chandlers Court

HU9 1FB

£117k

1 Brentwood Avenue, Brazil Street

HU9 1JX

2 bed
£118k

1 Henley Avenue, Brazil Street

HU9 1JU

£119k

1 Elder Avenue, Abbey Street

HU9 1LB

£120k

1 Broadley Close

HU9 1EL

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hull district page.
Full Hull report

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brazil Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Craven Primary Academy. 27 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 HU9 1JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HU9 1JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HU9 1JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

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 8 Somerset Avenue, Franklin Street, Hull, HU9 1JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.