What kind of home is 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE last change hands?

3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE last sold for £80,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,000 in February 2017, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2017 and February 2019, 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE rose from £62,000 to £80,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE 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 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE in?

3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE sits in Sheffield. It falls within the S5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

Police records around 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

The closest primary school to 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE is Oasis Academy Watermead (613m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-Act Parkwood Academy (320m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Adkins Drive, S5 8TE is Donovan Road/Adkins Drive, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Adkins Drive, Sheffield, S5 8TE

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Adkins Drive

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

3 Adkins Drive is an end-of-terrace house in Sheffield (S5 8TE). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 sits 76.3% above the 2019 sale of £80,000. Last sale on file: £80,000 in February 2019.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Adkins Drive, Sheffield, S5 8TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Adkins Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in 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.

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

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£80,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

11 February 2019Most recent
£80,000
+29.0%over 1 year
17 February 2017
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S5 8TE: £89,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in S5 8TE

On the street

Versus other Adkins Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Adkins Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,333

Street avg £1,460

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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.

£141k

1 Crumpsall Drive

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2 bed1 bath

£137k

1 Adlington Road

S5 8BR

£136k

1 Barrie Road

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£152k

1 Buchanan Drive

S5 8AW

£128k

1 Adkins Road

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£128k

1 Barrie Drive

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£160k

1 Batworth Drive

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3 bed

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

13/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Donovan Road/Adkins Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

E-Act Parkwood Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S5 8TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S5 8TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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