What kind of home is 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

8 New Street, DE55 1BX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 New Street, DE55 1BX sell for?

8 New Street, DE55 1BX last sold for £175,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,950 in February 2002, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

Across 2 sales between February 2002 and December 2024, 8 New Street, DE55 1BX rose from £51,950 to £175,000, a change of £123,050. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 8 New Street, DE55 1BX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

8 New Street, DE55 1BX has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 New Street, DE55 1BX use?

The latest EPC at 8 New Street, DE55 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

8 New Street, DE55 1BX 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 New Street, DE55 1BX in?

8 New Street, DE55 1BX sits in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 8 New Street, DE55 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 New Street, DE55 1BX 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.

What schools are near 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

The closest primary school to 8 New Street, DE55 1BX is Swanwick Primary School (253m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (470m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 New Street, DE55 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 8 New Street, DE55 1BX is Orchard Crescent, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 New Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BX

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 New Street

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

8 New Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1BX). 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. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 92 m² it's 19.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 31 EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 is 14.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 27.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2024 for £175,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 New Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 New Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Aug 2006
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed first floor extension to rear elevation.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
AVA/2006/0744
View planning record
Mar 2002
Extension
In report
Extension to existing dwelling
Reference
AVA/2002/0095
View planning record

What's in 8 New Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BX's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2024Most recent
£175,000
+236.9%over 22 years
15 February 2002
£51,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1BX: £210,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DE55 1BX

On the street

Versus other New Street homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 New Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,902

Street avg £1,624

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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