What type of property is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What did 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS sell for?

240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS last sold for £115,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and November 2023, 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS rose from £67,000 to £115,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

The current EPC rating for 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 4JS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS heated?

The latest EPC at 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS 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.

Where is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS located?

240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS sits in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

Police records around 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS 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 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

The closest primary school to 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS is Somerlea Park Junior School (322m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS?

The closest bus stop to 240 Somercotes Hill, DE55 4JS is Windmill Rise, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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240 Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JS

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 240 Somercotes Hill

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

240 Somercotes Hill is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 4JS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 18.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £115,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromF33toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 240 Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

240 Somercotes Hill 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.

240 Somercotes Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2023Most recent
£115,000
+71.6%over 10 years
1 October 2013
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 4JS: £177,950 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DE55 4JS

On the street

Versus other Somercotes Hill homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 240 Somercotes Hill lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,420

Street avg £1,255

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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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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

0.2 km

Windmill Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Somerlea Park Junior School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 4JS 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 4JS

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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Common questions

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