17 Gainsford Road, Sheffield, S9 4RJ
About 17 Gainsford Road
17 Gainsford Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Sheffield (S9 4RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £135,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 11.9% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 117.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
17 Gainsford Road has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
17 Gainsford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 19 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
25 March 2026Most recent
£135,000
+58.8%over 19 years8 December 2006
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S9 4RJ: £95,000 (2023–2019).
Nearby sales in S9 4RJ
Versus other Gainsford Road homes
17 Gainsford Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,467
Street avg £769
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 5.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
313/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Staniforth Road/Gainsford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







