What kind of home is 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

18a, High Street, DE55 4HD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD have?

The current EPC rating for 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

18a, High Street, DE55 4HD has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD use?

The latest EPC at 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

18a, High Street, DE55 4HD 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 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD in?

18a, High Street, DE55 4HD sits in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

Police records around 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD 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 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

The closest primary school to 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD is Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (72m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is David Nieper Academy (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD?

The closest bus stop to 18a, High Street, DE55 4HD is High Street, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18a, High Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4HD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a semi-detached house in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 4HD). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Aug 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, High Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

18a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 4HD: £185,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DE55 4HD

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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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

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 4HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 4HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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