What kind of home is 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE24 0QF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF 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 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF in?

8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF sits in Alvaston, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE24 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

Police records around 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

The closest primary school to 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF is Alvaston Infant and Nursery School (290m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Alvaston Moor Academy (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alum Close, DE24 0QF is Branksome Avenue, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Alum Close, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0QF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Alum Close

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

8 Alum Close is a semi-detached house in Alvaston, Derby, Derby (DE24 0QF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2016); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 42 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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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.

8 Alum Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromB87toD64

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alum Close, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alum Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Alum Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Alum Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Alum Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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.

£143k

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1 Boscastle Road, Alvaston

DE24 0NQ

£135k

1 Appian Way, Alvaston

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£150k

1 Arkendale Walk, Alvaston

DE24 0RJ

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£161k

1 Alum Close, Alvaston

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£165k

1 Cadwell Close, Alvaston

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1 Atherfield Walk, Alvaston

DE24 0UX

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1 Calvin Close, Alvaston

DE24 0HX

2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Derby district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Branksome Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Alvaston Infant and Nursery School. 21 schools nearby.

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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 DE24 0QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE24 0QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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