What kind of home is 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE last change hands?

18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE last sold for £160,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £37,500 in October 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 2000 and September 2023, 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE rose from £37,500 to £160,000, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

The current EPC rating for 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE use?

The latest EPC at 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE 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 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE in?

18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE sits in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE 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 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

The closest primary school to 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE is Riddings Junior School (515m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swanwick Hall School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE?

The closest bus stop to 18 Baker Close, DE55 4LE is Spencer Drive, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Baker Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4LE

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Baker Close

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

18 Baker Close is a semi-detached house in Somercotes, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 4LE). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold September 2023 for £160,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 17.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 44.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Baker Close, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Baker Close 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.

Price for 18 Baker Close has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£160,000
30 March 2023
£160,000
+23.1%over 4 years
27 September 2018
£130,000
+75.7%over 13 years
4 March 2005
£74,000
+97.3%over 4 years
26 October 2000
£37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 4LE: £200,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE55 4LE

On the street

Versus other Baker Close homes

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

Years Held for 18 Baker Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,720

Street avg £1,636

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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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1 Broughton Close, Riddings

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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

Spencer Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Riddings Junior School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 4LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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