What type of property is 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

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

What did 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG sell for?

5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG last sold for £160,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

5 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 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

5 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 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG located?

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

Is 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ash Close, DE55 1SG is Chestnut Farm, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ash Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 1SG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Ash Close

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

5 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 2007-2011 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 38.1% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 16.4% below the postcode norm. On the market in September 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Aug 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ash Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 1SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 September 2013Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 1SG: £211,000 (2024–2014).

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.

On epc rating, 5 Ash Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,963

Street avg £3,778

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 5 years

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.

£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

£204k

1 Charnwood Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HH

2 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Broadway, Swanwick

DE55 1AY

2 bed

£176k

1 Albert Street, Leabrooks

DE55 1LF

2 bed2 bath

£155k

1 Buckfast Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HF

2 bed

£147k

1 Ashton Close, Swanwick

DE55 1HG

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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