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1 Lower Drive, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BR

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Lower Drive

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

1 Lower Drive is a semi-detached house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1BR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

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Everything you need to know about 1 Lower Drive

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Feb 2012
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Aug 2024
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lower Drive, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Lower Drive has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Lower Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Median price across the last 2 sales in DE55 1BR: £141,750 (2020–2014).

On the street

Versus other Lower Drive homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Lower Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Lower Drive

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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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3 bed1 bath
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2 bed
£167k

1 Broad Oak Close, Swanwick

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£175k

1 Almond Grove, Swanwick

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£176k

1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LF

2 bed2 bath
£128k

1 Chapel Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LH

£120k

1 Belvedere Close, Swanwick

DE55 1BY

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.
Full Alfreton report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Orchard Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Swanwick Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 DE55 1BR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DE55 1BR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

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 1 Lower Drive, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.