What kind of home is 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA last change hands?

8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA last sold for £60,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £25,500 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and May 2017, 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA rose from £25,500 to £60,000, a change of £34,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 3DA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA 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 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA in?

8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA sits in South Normanton, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA 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 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

The closest primary school to 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA is Glebe Junior School (491m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Frederick Gent School (991m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birchwood Lane, DE55 3DA is The Hawthorns, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Alfreton Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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8 Birchwood Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 3DA

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birchwood Lane

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

8 Birchwood Lane is an end-of-terrace house in South Normanton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 3DA). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 116.7% above the 2017 sale of £60,000. At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birchwood Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 3DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birchwood Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£60,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2017Most recent
£60,000
-16.1%over 11 years
7 June 2005
£71,500
+180.4%over 8 years
20 March 1997
£25,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 3DA: £205,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in DE55 3DA

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Birchwood Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,132

Street avg £1,468

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly 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 Broadlands, Broadmeadows, South Normanton

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

The Hawthorns — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Glebe Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 3DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 3DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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