What type of property is 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU is a semi-detached house.

What did 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU sell for?

42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU last sold for £150,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £870 in October 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

Across 3 sales between October 2007 and June 2025, 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU rose from £870 to £150,000, a change of £149,130. That works out to roughly +33.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU 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.

Where is 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU located?

42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU sits in Sheffield. It falls within the S9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

Police records around 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU show an average of 19 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (168% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

The closest primary school to 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU is Limpsfield Junior School (249m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hinde House 2-16 Academy (993m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU?

The closest bus stop to 42 Sandstone Drive, S9 1DU is Beacon Way/Beacon Road, 190m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Sandstone Drive, Sheffield, S9 1DU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Sandstone Drive

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

42 Sandstone Drive is a semi-detached house in Sheffield (S9 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £150,000 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 33.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 12.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 99.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Sandstone Drive, Sheffield, S9 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Sandstone Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Sandstone Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 33.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Growth on file: 33.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2025Most recent
£150,000
+15.4%over 3 years
5 October 2021
£130,000
+14842.5%over 13 years
25 October 2007
£870

Median price across the last 5 sales in S9 1DU: £166,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S9 1DU

On the street

Versus other Sandstone Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Sandstone Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,308

Street avg £1,550

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£173k

1 Ferrars Drive

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1 Fort Hill Road

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3 bed

£161k

1 Highgate

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£158k

1 Beacon Road

S9 1AB

2 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Beacon Close

S9 1AA

2 bed1 bath

£157k

1 Ferrars Way

S9 1WW

3 bed

£157k

1 Jardine Close

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3 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Eccles Street

S9 1LN

3 bed1 bath

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

19/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beacon Way/Beacon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Limpsfield Junior School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S9 1DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S9 1DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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