What type of property is 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE last change hands?

2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE last sold for £80,000 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,500 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and May 2008, 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE rose from £34,500 to £80,000, a change of £45,500. That works out to roughly +10.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

The current EPC rating for 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 1LE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE 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.

Where is 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE located?

2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE sits in Leabrooks, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE 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.

Which schools serve 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

The closest primary school to 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE is Somerlea Park Junior School (364m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Wood Street, DE55 1LE is Sherwood Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Wood Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LE

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Wood Street

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

2 Wood Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Leabrooks, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1LE). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Held since May 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 62.5% above the 2008 sale of £80,000. At 72 m² it's 22.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 19 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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromF35toE50

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Wood Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Wood Street 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.

2 Wood Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£80,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2008Most recent
£80,000
+131.9%over 8 years
14 October 1999
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1LE: £134,950 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in DE55 1LE

On the street

Versus other Wood Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Wood Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,111

Street avg £1,415

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above

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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.

£147k

1 Ashton Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HG

2 bed

£155k

1 Buckfast Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HF

2 bed

£176k

1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LF

2 bed2 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

£233k

1 Ash Close, Somercotes

DE55 1SG

2 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Broadway, Swanwick

DE55 1AY

2 bed

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sherwood Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Somerlea Park Junior School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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