What kind of home is 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY is a semi-detached house.

When did 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY last change hands?

7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY last sold for £110,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and April 2014, 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY rose from £33,000 to £110,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 3NY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY use?

The latest EPC at 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY 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 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY in?

7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY sits in South Normanton, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

Police records around 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY 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 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

The closest primary school to 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY is Glebe Junior School (744m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Frederick Gent School (651m).

What is the nearest station to 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birchwood Close, DE55 3NY is The Hamlet, 468m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Birchwood Close, Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 3NY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Birchwood Close

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

7 Birchwood Close is a semi-detached house in South Normanton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 61 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 is 41.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014.

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birchwood Close, Broadmeadows, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 3NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birchwood Close 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 grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£110,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2014Most recent
£110,000
+233.3%over 17 years
29 November 1996
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 3NY: £109,950 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in DE55 3NY

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Birchwood Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,803

Street avg £1,636

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Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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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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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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

The Hamlet — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Frederick Gent School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 3NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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