What kind of home is 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ last change hands?

7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ last sold for £91,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in February 2013, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and July 2015, 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ rose from £90,000 to £91,000, a change of £1,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

7 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.

Which area is 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ in?

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

Is 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Charles Street, DE55 1LZ is Leabrooks Corner, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Charles Street

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

7 Charles Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leabrooks, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 83.5% above the 2015 sale of £91,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£91,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 2015Most recent
£91,000
+1.1%over 2 years
15 February 2013
£90,000

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.

7 Charles Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,022

Street avg £1,393

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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3 bed

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3 bed

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1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Buckfast Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HF

2 bed

£147k

1 Ashton Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HG

2 bed

£204k

1 Charnwood Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HH

2 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Butterfield Crescent, Swanwick

DE55 1BA

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.

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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

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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