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17 Gainsford Road, Sheffield, S9 4RJ

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 17 Gainsford Road

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

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.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD58toE39
Low Energy Lighting
25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2016from Jul 2016
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromE42toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
29%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Gainsford Road, Sheffield, S9 4RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Gainsford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£135,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 March 2026Most recent

    £135,000

    +58.8%over 19 years
  2. 8 December 2006

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S9 4RJ: £95,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Gainsford Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Gainsford Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,467

Street avg £769

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Gainsford Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S9 4RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S9 4RJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S9 4RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Gainsford Road, Sheffield, S9 4RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.