What kind of home is 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF last change hands?

15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF last sold for £73,000 in May 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,500 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and May 2004, 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF rose from £31,500 to £73,000, a change of £41,500. That works out to roughly +15.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF use?

The latest EPC at 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF 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 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF in?

15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF sits in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF 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 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

The closest primary school to 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF is Swanwick Primary School (889m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (563m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF?

The closest bus stop to 15 Buckfast Close, DE55 1HF is Cross Keys, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Buckfast Close, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1HF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Buckfast Close

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

15 Buckfast Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swanwick, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 83.6% above the 2004 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 30.6% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE46toD62

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Buckfast Close, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Buckfast Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£73,000

Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2004Most recent
£73,000
+131.7%over 5 years
20 August 1998
£31,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1HF: £137,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in DE55 1HF

On the street

Versus other Buckfast Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 15 Buckfast Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,553

Street avg £2,243

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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.

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2 bed

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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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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cross Keys — 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 1HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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