27 of the 27 lots in Mark Jenkinson's January catalogue sold for 2.6 million at a busy Bramall Lane. Strong viewing numbers and considerable pre auction activity was experienced in the weeks after the Christmas break and competitive bidding was seen throughout the afternoon.

Notable results included £352,000 for 66 Banner Cross Road, £110,000 for Linaker Road and £155,000 for a former day care centre on Beaumont Road North.

Figures produced for the Estates Gazette show Mark Jenkinson and Son top of the residential auction league table in the Yorkshire and Humber region for the second year running. 270 of the 296 lots offered sold for £27.8million and the overall success rate of 91.2% remains one of the highest amongst the country’s leading auction houses.