What kind of home is 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

161 John Street, S2 4QX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

161 John Street, S2 4QX last sold for £71,500 in April 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £28,000 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 161 John Street, S2 4QX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and April 2004, 161 John Street, S2 4QX rose from £28,000 to £71,500, a change of £43,500. That works out to roughly +35.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

The current EPC rating for 161 John Street, S2 4QX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

161 John Street, S2 4QX has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S2 4QX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 161 John Street, S2 4QX use?

The latest EPC at 161 John Street, S2 4QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

161 John Street, S2 4QX 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 161 John Street, S2 4QX in?

161 John Street, S2 4QX sits in Sheffield. It falls within the S2 postcode district.

Is 161 John Street, S2 4QX in a safe area?

Police records around 161 John Street, S2 4QX show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (878% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

The closest primary school to 161 John Street, S2 4QX is Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School (718m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Sheffield City Centre (444m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 161 John Street, S2 4QX?

The closest bus stop to 161 John Street, S2 4QX is Shoreham Street/Charlotte Road, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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161 John Street, Sheffield, S2 4QX

Overview

About 161 John Street

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

161 John Street is a mid-terrace house in Sheffield (S2 4QX). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Held since April 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Sale prices here have outpaced Sheffield HPI: 35.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 108.4% above the 2004 sale of £71,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 40.3% below the postcode norm. At 82 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

EPC Rating

A

B

C

C71

D

E

F

G

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161 John Street, Sheffield, S2 4QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161 John Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£71,500

Growth on file: 35.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other John Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 161 John Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£872

Street avg £1,353

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

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

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

Full Sheffield report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S2 4QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S2 4QX

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 67 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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