What kind of home is 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB last change hands?

20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB last sold for £22,500 in June 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 1DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB use?

The latest EPC at 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB in?

20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB sits in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

Police records around 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB 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 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

The closest primary school to 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB is Swanwick Primary School (332m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (740m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cromwell Drive, DE55 1DB is Orchard Crescent, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Cromwell Drive, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1DB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Cromwell Drive

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

20 Cromwell Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since June 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 sits 797.8% above the 1999 sale of £22,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£26/sq ft) was about 87.2% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

20 Cromwell Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cromwell Drive, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cromwell Drive 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.

Latest sale on 20 Cromwell Drive was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£22,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 1999Most recent
£22,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1DB: £185,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in DE55 1DB

On the street

Versus other Cromwell Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Cromwell Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£278

Street avg £2,357

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£236k

1 Blisworth Way, Swanwick

DE55 1EH

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1 Bridle Lane, Leabrooks

DE55 1LG

3 bed

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1 Belvoir Way, Somercotes

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3 bed1 bath

£204k

1 Charnwood Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HH

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Butterfield Crescent, Swanwick

DE55 1BA

2 bed

£231k

1 Burleigh Crescent, Swanwick

DE55 1DF

2 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LF

2 bed2 bath

£233k

1 Ash Close, Somercotes

DE55 1SG

2 bed1 bath

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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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 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 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1DB

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

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