What type of property is 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR?

18 The Delves, DE55 1AR is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR last change hands?

18 The Delves, DE55 1AR last sold for £180,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £72,000 in March 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2013 and November 2023, 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR rose from £72,000 to £180,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR have?

The current EPC rating for 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR?

18 The Delves, DE55 1AR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR heated?

The latest EPC at 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR?

18 The Delves, DE55 1AR 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 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR located?

18 The Delves, DE55 1AR sits in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR in a safe area?

Police records around 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 65% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR?

The closest primary school to 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR is Swanwick Primary School (1.2km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (553m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR?

The closest bus stop to 18 The Delves, DE55 1AR is St Andrews Close, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 The Delves, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 The Delves

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

18 The Delves is a semi-detached house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 31.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £180,000.

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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 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from May 2012

EPC improved fromE44toF28

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromF28toD67

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 The Delves, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 The Delves 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.

18 The Delves has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2023Most recent
£180,000
+63.7%over 8 years
1 September 2015
£109,950
+52.7%over 2 years
26 March 2013
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1AR: £240,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DE55 1AR

On the street

Versus other The Delves homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 The Delves lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,045

Street avg £2,069

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Andrews Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Swanwick Hall School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 1AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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