What type of property is 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU sell for?

8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU last sold for £249,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S26 1JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU located?

8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU sits in Todwick, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

Police records around 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

The closest primary school to 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU is Todwick Primary School (493m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wales High School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Rectory Gardens, S26 1JU is Kiveton Lane/Rectory Gardens, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Kiveton Bridge Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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8 Rectory Gardens, Todwick, Sheffield, S26 1JU

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Rectory Gardens

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

8 Rectory Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Todwick, Sheffield, Sheffield (S26 1JU). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £423,000 sits 69.9% above the 2013 sale of £249,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). On the market in March 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Rectory Gardens, Todwick, Sheffield, S26 1JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Rectory Gardens has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Rectory Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£423,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£249,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2013Most recent
£249,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S26 1JU: £415,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S26 1JU

On the street

Versus other Rectory Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Rectory Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,165

Street avg £2,487

Below

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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S26 1JR

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£424k

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3 bed

£421k

1 Horbiry End, Todwick

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5 bed2 bath

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1 Manor Way, Todwick

S26 1HR

5 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Osborne Drive, Todwick

S26 1HW

3 bed1 bath

£300k

1 Roche End, Todwick

S26 1JA

3 bed1 bath

£766k

1 Old Hall Close, Todwick

S26 1JW

5 bed2 bath

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kiveton Lane/Rectory Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Todwick Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S26 1JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S26 1JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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