What kind of home is 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH last change hands?

59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH last sold for £185,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £38,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1997 and December 2022, 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH rose from £38,500 to £185,000, a change of £146,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

The current EPC rating for 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S6 5QH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH use?

The latest EPC at 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH 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 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH in?

59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH sits in Sheffield. It falls within the S6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

Police records around 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

The closest primary school to 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH is Shooter's Grove Primary School (670m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Forge Valley School (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH?

The closest bus stop to 59 Fairbarn Drive, S6 5QH is Liberty Hill/Stannington Road, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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59 Fairbarn Drive, Sheffield, S6 5QH

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 59 Fairbarn Drive

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

59 Fairbarn Drive is a mid-terrace house in Sheffield (S6 5QH). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 is 17.3% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 170.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2022 at £185,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE53toD68

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Fairbarn Drive, Sheffield, S6 5QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Fairbarn 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.

Latest sale on 59 Fairbarn Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£185,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2022Most recent
£185,000
+94.7%over 9 years
29 August 2013
£95,000
-14.0%over 7 years
30 July 2006
£110,450
+28.4%over 1 year
24 July 2005
£86,000
+123.4%over 8 years
24 July 1997
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S6 5QH: £80,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Fairbarn Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

59 Fairbarn Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,033

Street avg £1,197

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Liberty Hill/Stannington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shooter's Grove Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S6 5QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S6 5QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 54 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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