What kind of home is 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ last change hands?

20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ last sold for £35,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £5,600 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and October 2014, 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ rose from £5,600 to £35,000, a change of £29,400. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ 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.

Which area is 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ in?

20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ sits in Hull. It falls within the HU9 postcode district.

Is 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ 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.

What schools are near 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ is Southcoates Primary Academy (434m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Liberty Academy (440m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Downing Grove, HU9 3SZ is Aldborough Grove, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Downing Grove, Hull, HU9 3SZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Downing Grove

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

20 Downing Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hull (HU9 3SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 280% above the 2014 sale of £35,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£37/sq ft) was about 25.8% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE46toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Downing Grove, Hull, HU9 3SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Downing Grove has no planning applications on record.

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7 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 20 Downing Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£35,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2014Most recent
£35,000
+20.7%over 2 years
16 January 2012
£29,000
+417.9%over 14 years
8 December 1997
£5,600

Median price across the last 4 sales in HU9 3SZ: £47,200 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in HU9 3SZ

On the street

Versus other Downing Grove homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Downing Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£398

Street avg £531

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aldborough Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southcoates Primary Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HU9 3SZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HU9 3SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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