What kind of home is 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ last change hands?

3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ last sold for £195,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and April 2018, 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ rose from £115,000 to £195,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft). That makes it about 83% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S26 5LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ in?

3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ sits in Wales, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

Police records around 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ 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 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ is Wales Primary School (472m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wales High School (1.3km).

How well connected is 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fir Tree Drive, S26 5LZ is School Road/Almond Tree Road, 149m away. The nearest rail option is Kiveton Bridge Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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3 Fir Tree Drive, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Fir Tree Drive

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

3 Fir Tree Drive is a semi-detached house in Wales, Sheffield, Sheffield (S26 5LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 8 years since the last transfer (April 2018). Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 is 39% above the 2018 sale price.

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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.

3 Fir Tree Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Oct 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fir Tree Drive, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fir Tree Drive 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.

3 Fir Tree Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£195,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2018Most recent
£195,000
+69.6%over 5 years
31 May 2012
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S26 5LZ: £230,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in S26 5LZ

On the street

Versus other Fir Tree Drive homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Fir Tree Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,266

Street avg £1,791

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly 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.

£264k

1 Cypress Grove, Wales

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1 Fir Tree Drive, Wales

S26 5LZ

4 bed

£258k

1 Ashby Drive, Kiveton Park

S26 5PU

3 bed2 bath

£257k

1 Horseshoe Close, Wales

S26 5PZ

2 bed1 bath

£318k

1 Beeches Road, Wales

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4 bed1 bath

£321k

1 Hazel Way, Kiveton Park

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£323k

1 Bluebell Close, Kiveton Park

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£217k

1 Cherry Tree Road, Wales

S26 5LL

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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

School Road/Almond Tree Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wales Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S26 5LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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