What type of property is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD last change hands?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD last sold for £140,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,700 in June 2008, so prices have been flat over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and September 2024, 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD fell from £140,700 to £140,000, a change of £700. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 5QD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD has council approval for rear extension granted in May 2007 under ref. 07/00161/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD 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.

Where is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD located?

1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD sits in Tibshelf, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD 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 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD is Tibshelf Infant School (276m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tibshelf Community School (932m).

How well connected is 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Babbington Street, DE55 5QD is Brooke Street, 236m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Babbington Street, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5QD

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom detached house in Tibshelf, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5QD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 29.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £140,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Babbington Street, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2011
Conditions
In report
Variation of condition 3 of permission 04/00689/FUL to change to one parking space
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
10/00597/VAR
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May 2007
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Pitched roof to garage and erection of conservatory to rear (amendments to 04/00689/FUL)
Extension
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
07/00161/FUL
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.

1a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 September 2024Most recent
£140,000
19 June 2008
£140,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 5QD: £192,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in DE55 5QD

On the street

Versus other Babbington Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,295

Street avg £1,863

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brooke Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tibshelf Infant School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 5QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 5QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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