What type of property is 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

12 School Close, DE55 5SL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 School Close, DE55 5SL last change hands?

12 School Close, DE55 5SL last sold for £133,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in December 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 School Close, DE55 5SL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2001 and August 2025, 12 School Close, DE55 5SL rose from £40,000 to £133,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

The current EPC rating for 12 School Close, DE55 5SL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

12 School Close, DE55 5SL has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 School Close, DE55 5SL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 School Close, DE55 5SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

12 School Close, DE55 5SL 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 12 School Close, DE55 5SL located?

12 School Close, DE55 5SL sits in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 12 School Close, DE55 5SL in a safe area?

Police records around 12 School Close, DE55 5SL 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 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

The closest primary school to 12 School Close, DE55 5SL is Newton Primary School (62m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tibshelf Community School (1.6km).

What transport links are near 12 School Close, DE55 5SL?

The closest bus stop to 12 School Close, DE55 5SL is Community Centre, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 School Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SL

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 School Close

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

12 School Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5SL). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £133,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 11.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 170.2% 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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC72toD61

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 School Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 School Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 12 School Close

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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.

12 School Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£133,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2025Most recent
£133,000
+2.3%over 7 months
7 February 2025
£130,000
+225.0%over 23 years
31 December 2001
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 5SL: £100,500 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in DE55 5SL

On the street

Versus other School Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 School Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,608

Street avg £1,900

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

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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.

£170k

1 Chatsworth Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PZ

2 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Alfreton Road, Newton

DE55 5TP

2 bed

£135k

1 Alport Terrace, Westhouses

DE55 5AE

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Deamon Street, Blackwell

DE55 5JQ

3 bed

£250k

1 Clover Court, Tibshelf

DE55 5JA

3 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Addison Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PT

3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Babbington Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5QD

4 bed

£151k

1 Brooke Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5PW

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

0.1 km

Community Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Newton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 5SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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