What type of property is 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG last change hands?

3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG last sold for £225,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,000 in June 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

Across 2 sales between June 2014 and August 2024, 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG rose from £161,000 to £225,000, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG located?

3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG sits in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

Police records around 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG 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 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The closest primary school to 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (840m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is Chestnut Farm, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ash Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 1SG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Ash Close

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

3 Ash Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 1SG). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 28% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in August 2024.

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

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Aug 2013

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ash Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 1SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ash 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.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£225,000
+39.8%over 10 years
19 June 2014
£161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1SG: £195,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in DE55 1SG

On the street

Versus other Ash Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Ash Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £3,477

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 8 years

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.

£231k

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1 Ash Close, Somercotes

DE55 1SG

2 bed1 bath

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1 Butterfield Crescent, Swanwick

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2 bed

£251k

1 Broadway, Swanwick

DE55 1AY

2 bed

£204k

1 Charnwood Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HH

2 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LF

2 bed2 bath

£155k

1 Buckfast Close, Swanwick

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2 bed

£147k

1 Ashton Close, Swanwick

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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

Chestnut Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 1SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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