What type of property is 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ last change hands?

26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ last sold for £105,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,750 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and September 2023, 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ rose from £72,750 to £105,000, a change of £32,250. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 1LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

26 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 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ located?

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

Is 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 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 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 26 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 is the nearest station to 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is Leabrooks Corner, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Charles Street

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

26 Charles Street is a mid-terrace house in Leabrooks, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 50.5% above the 2023 sale of £105,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £105,000.

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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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 Charles Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£105,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2023Most recent
£105,000
+44.3%over 15 years
13 February 2008
£72,750

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.

On years held, 26 Charles Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,296

Street avg £1,385

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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.

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1 Chapel Street, Leabrooks

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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

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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