What type of property is 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ last sold for £235,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in April 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2012 and September 2023, 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ rose from £95,000 to £235,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 5SJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ 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 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ located?

8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ sits in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ 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 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ is Newton Primary School (300m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tibshelf Community School (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Red Barn Close, DE55 5SJ is Sherwood Street, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Red Barn Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Red Barn Close

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

8 Red Barn Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 53 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 8 EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £235,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from May 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Red Barn Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Red Barn Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

8 Red Barn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£235,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£235,000
+147.4%over 11 years
19 April 2012
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 5SJ: £202,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in DE55 5SJ

On the street

Versus other Red Barn Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Red Barn Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,434

Street avg £2,907

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly 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.

£200k

1 Alfreton Road, Newton

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1 Chatsworth Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PZ

2 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Addison Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PT

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Deamon Street, Blackwell

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3 bed

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1 Alport Terrace, Westhouses

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sherwood Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Newton Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 5SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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