What kind of home is 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU is a semi-detached house.

What did 42 School Lane, S35 8QU sell for?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU last sold for £195,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,250 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and November 2024, 42 School Lane, S35 8QU rose from £77,250 to £195,000, a change of £117,750. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

The current EPC rating for 42 School Lane, S35 8QU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S35 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 School Lane, S35 8QU use?

The latest EPC at 42 School Lane, S35 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in March 2014 (ref. 13/04037/LBC). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 42 School Lane, S35 8QU in?

42 School Lane, S35 8QU sits in Grenoside, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S35 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

Police records around 42 School Lane, S35 8QU show an average of 217 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

The closest primary school to 42 School Lane, S35 8QU is Grenoside Community Primary School (212m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yewlands Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42 School Lane, S35 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 42 School Lane, S35 8QU is School Lane/Penistone Road, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 School Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8QU

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 42 School Lane

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

42 School Lane is a semi-detached house in Grenoside, Sheffield, Sheffield (S35 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 32.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 18.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £195,000.

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromF28toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 School Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 School Lane has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

3 applications on record at 42 School Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8QU

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Flagged:Listed building

Mar 2014
RenovationHeritage
Outcome in report
Re-pointing of chimney stack, replacement of lead flashing, removal of chimney pots, installation of a chimney cowl, replacement of windows and door, tanking of cellar and kitchen walls, replacement of lounge and kitchen floors, installation of RSJ and alterations to internal layout to create en-suite bathrooms and downstairs toilet, and renovation of lounge and kitchen fireplaces
ListedNew Windows
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
13/04037/LBC
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ConditionsJun 2014Decision
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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 2013.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£195,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£195,000
+152.4%over 11 years
30 September 2013
£77,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in S35 8QU: £265,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in S35 8QU

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 School Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,708

Street avg £2,684

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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

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Crime

217/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

School Lane/Penistone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grenoside Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S35 8QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S35 8QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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