What kind of home is 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN sell for?

42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN last sold for £115,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and May 2017, 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN rose from £58,000 to £115,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +76.5% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

The current EPC rating for 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. It has improved from a G recorded in December 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN use?

The latest EPC at 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN 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 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN in?

42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN sits in Kiveton Park, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

Police records around 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN 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.

What schools are near 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

The closest primary school to 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN is Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School (204m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wales High School (151m).

What is the nearest station to 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN?

The closest bus stop to 42 Chestnut Avenue, S26 5LN is Wales Road/Chestnut Avenue, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Kiveton Bridge Rail Station, 511m away.

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42 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5LN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Chestnut Avenue

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

42 Chestnut Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kiveton Park, Sheffield, Sheffield (S26 5LN). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 76.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 50.4% above the 2017 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 52.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromG4toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Chestnut Avenue has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

42 Chestnut Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 76.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£115,000

Growth on file: 76.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

18 May 2017Most recent
£115,000
+98.3%over 1 year
4 March 2016
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S26 5LN: £119,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in S26 5LN

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 Chestnut Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,456

Street avg £1,084

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

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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.

£169k

1 Ash Grove, Kiveton Park

S26 5LE

3 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Lime Tree Avenue, Kiveton Park

S26 5NY

3 bed2 bath

£185k

1 Church Close, Kiveton Park

S26 5LP

3 bed1 bath

£258k

1 Ashby Drive, Kiveton Park

S26 5PU

3 bed2 bath

£160k

1 Church Street, Wales

S26 5LQ

2 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Horseshoe Close, Wales

S26 5PZ

2 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Fir Tree Drive, Wales

S26 5LZ

4 bed

£318k

1 Beeches Road, Wales

S26 5RR

4 bed1 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wales Road/Chestnut Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wales High School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S26 5LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S26 5LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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