What type of property is 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ sell for?

2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ last sold for £69,995 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,995 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and April 2012, 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ rose from £32,995 to £69,995, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ 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 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ located?

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

Is 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ 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 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is Somerlea Park Junior School (414m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is Leabrooks Corner, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Charles Street

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

2 Charles Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Leabrooks, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1LZ). 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 (February 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 125.7% above the 2012 sale of £69,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 26.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE39toD55

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

2 Charles 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 Charles Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£69,995

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2012Most recent
£69,995
+112.1%over 15 years
22 August 1996
£32,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1LZ: £185,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DE55 1LZ

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Charles Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£761

Street avg £1,400

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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.

£155k

1 Buckfast Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HF

2 bed

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1 Ashton Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HG

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

0.2 km

Leabrooks Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Somerlea Park Junior School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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