What type of property is 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA last change hands?

79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA last sold for £58,000 in August 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,950 in January 2005, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2005 and August 2022, 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA rose from £42,950 to £58,000, a change of £15,050. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA have?

The current EPC rating for 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA heated?

The latest EPC at 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA located?

79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA sits in Hull. It falls within the HU9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

Police records around 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA show an average of 414 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

The closest primary school to 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA is Craven Primary Academy (413m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hull College (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA?

The closest bus stop to 79 Abbey Street, HU9 1LA is Brazil Street, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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79 Abbey Street, Hull, HU9 1LA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 79 Abbey Street

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

79 Abbey Street is a mid-terrace house in Hull (HU9 1LA). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 96.6% above the 2022 sale of £58,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 32.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2022 at £58,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Oct 2008

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Abbey Street, Hull, HU9 1LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Abbey Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£58,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2022Most recent
£58,000
+35.0%over 17 years
28 January 2005
£42,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HU9 1LA: £76,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in HU9 1LA

On the street

Versus other Abbey Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

79 Abbey Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£744

Street avg £652

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Hull district page.

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Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brazil Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Craven Primary Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HU9 1LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HU9 1LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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Common questions

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