What kind of home is 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD is a detached house.

What did 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD sell for?

8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD last sold for £240,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 1DD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD in?

8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD sits in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

Police records around 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD 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 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

The closest primary school to 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD is Swanwick Primary School (1.1km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (689m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Lark Hill, DE55 1DD is Sleetmoor Lane, 204m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Lark Hill, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1DD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Lark Hill

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

8 Lark Hill is a detached house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Today's modelled estimate of £439,000 sits 82.9% above the 2014 sale of £240,000. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD55toE46

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Apr 2018from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

46%68%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lark Hill, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Lark Hill 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.

8 Lark Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 July 2014Most recent
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1DD: £420,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE55 1DD

On the street

Versus other Lark Hill homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8 Lark Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,752

Street avg £2,254

Below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

Full Alfreton report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sleetmoor Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Swanwick Hall School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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