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159a, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JG

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 159a

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

159a is a mid-terrace house in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 4JG). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 95 m² this is the 26th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–141 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (56 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 159a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

159a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Jan 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
22%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 159a, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2025
    Renovation
    In report

    Proposed division of existing commercial property (use class E) into 5 demises. Replacement windows and door to the front elevation

    New Windows
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    AVA/2024/0777
    View planning record
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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.

159a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 4JG: £87,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Nottingham Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 159a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 159a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£158k

1 Douglas Road, Somercotes

DE55 4LJ

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1 Blackstone Close, Somercotes

DE55 4HL

£155k

1 Colledge Street, Riddings

DE55 4EZ

£175k

1 Birchwood Lane, Somercotes

DE55 4LZ

3 bed
£153k

1 Castle Drive, Somercotes

DE55 4LN

£150k

1 Baker Close, Somercotes

DE55 4LE

£180k

1 Cadeby Court, Riddings

DE55 4DT

£148k

1 Church Walk, Riddings

DE55 4EB

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

0.0 km

Somercotes Infant and Nursery School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DE55 4JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 4JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 159a, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.