What type of property is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

1 The Downings, S26 7WD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 The Downings, S26 7WD last change hands?

1 The Downings, S26 7WD last sold for £225,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Downings, S26 7WD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

1 The Downings, S26 7WD has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S26 7WD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Downings, S26 7WD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

1 The Downings, S26 7WD is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD located?

1 The Downings, S26 7WD sits in Harthill, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S26 postcode district.

Is 1 The Downings, S26 7WD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Downings, S26 7WD 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 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

The closest primary school to 1 The Downings, S26 7WD is Harthill Primary School (263m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 The Downings, S26 7WD?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Downings, S26 7WD is Winney Hill/Crescent, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Kiveton Park Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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1 The Downings, Harthill, Sheffield, S26 7WD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Downings

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

1 The Downings is a three-bedroom detached house in Harthill, Sheffield, Sheffield (S26 7WD). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 sits 75.6% above the 2014 sale of £225,000. Last sold in November 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 101 m² it's 23.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (132 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

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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 5)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD61toE54

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

69%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2013from May 2010

EPC improved fromE54toD59

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Jan 2015from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

20%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2018from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Downings, Harthill, Sheffield, S26 7WD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Downings 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.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 November 2014Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in S26 7WD: £321,250 (2024–1995).

Nearby sales in S26 7WD

2 The Downings, Harthill, Sheffield, S26 7WD
Sold Nov 2024
£500,000

On the street

Versus other The Downings homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 The Downings is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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

0.2 km

Winney Hill/Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harthill Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S26 7WD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S26 7WD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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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