What kind of home is 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW last change hands?

2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW last sold for £152,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,950 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and April 2006, 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW rose from £52,950 to £152,000, a change of £99,050. That works out to roughly +19.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW in?

2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW sits in Blackwell, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

Police records around 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW 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 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

The closest primary school to 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW is Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School (445m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tibshelf Community School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Recreation Close, DE55 5LW is Wilson Avenue, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

2 Recreation Close, Blackwell, Alfreton, DE55 5LW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Recreation Close

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

2 Recreation Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Blackwell, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since April 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 29.6% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 68.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Recreation Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Recreation Close, Blackwell, Alfreton, DE55 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Recreation Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2 Recreation Close

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

Larger development activity nearby

£14.99

30-day money-back guarantee

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 at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.1% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2006)

£152,000

Growth on file: 19.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2006Most recent
£152,000
+187.1%over 6 years
6 April 2000
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 5LW: £145,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in DE55 5LW

On the street

Versus other Recreation Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Recreation Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,764

Street avg £2,227

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Recreation Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£200k

1 Alfreton Road, Newton

DE55 5TP

2 bed

£170k

1 Chatsworth Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PZ

2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Deamon Street, Blackwell

DE55 5JQ

3 bed

£250k

1 Clover Court, Tibshelf

DE55 5JA

3 bed1 bath

£135k

1 Alport Terrace, Westhouses

DE55 5AE

3 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Addison Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PT

3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Babbington Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5QD

4 bed

£279k

1 Chapel Close, Blackwell

DE55 5BL

4 bed

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

Wilson Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School. 16 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 5LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 5LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 2 Recreation Close, Blackwell, Alfreton, DE55 5LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.