Fairthorn, Apartment 27, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
About Fairthorn
Fairthorn is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sheffield (S17 3AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. At 71 m² this is the 21st smallest of 29 units on EPC record in Fairthorn, where floor areas span 55–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (63 versus a best of 82). Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £272,500 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- LiftYes
Energy performance
Fairthorn's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Fairthorn has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Fairthorn's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.
£268,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 16 years.
£272,500
Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
5 March 2025Most recent
£272,500
-9.2%over 3 years4 May 2021
£300,000
+26.1%over 3 years29 April 2018
£238,000
-10.6%over 8 years30 April 2009
£266,355
Median price across the last 5 sales in S17 3AJ: £265,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in S17 3AJ
Fairthorn, Apartment 28, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
Sold Nov 2025
£265,000Fairthorn, Apartment 6, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
Sold Jun 2025
£250,000Fairthorn, Apartment 17, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
Sold Feb 2025
£220,000Fairthorn, Apartment 7, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
Sold Aug 2024
£275,000Fairthorn, Apartment 8, 117 Townhead Road, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
Sold Mar 2024
£279,950
Versus other Townhead Road homes
On epc rating, Fairthorn runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,838
Street avg £3,766
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Dore Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.5dB







