What kind of home is 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

15 School Close, DE55 5SL is a detached house.

What energy rating does 15 School Close, DE55 5SL have?

The current EPC rating for 15 School Close, DE55 5SL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

15 School Close, DE55 5SL has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). That makes it about 86% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 5SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 School Close, DE55 5SL use?

The latest EPC at 15 School Close, DE55 5SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

15 School Close, DE55 5SL 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 15 School Close, DE55 5SL in?

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

How safe is the area around 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

The closest primary school to 15 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 is the nearest station to 15 School Close, DE55 5SL?

The closest bus stop to 15 School Close, DE55 5SL is Community Centre, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 School Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 School Close

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

15 School Close is a detached house in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5SL). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from May 2009

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 School Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 School 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.

15 School Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 5SL: £130,000 (2025–2017).

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.

Floor Area for 15 School Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

£223k

1 Broadacre Way, Tibshelf

DE55 5RB

£212k

1 Cokefield Terrace, Hilcote

DE55 5HW

£208k

1 Babbington Street, Tibshelf

DE55 5QD

4 bed

£235k

1 Devonshire Drive, Newton

DE55 5UG

£200k

1 Alfreton Road, Newton

DE55 5TP

2 bed

£250k

1 Clover Court, Tibshelf

DE55 5JA

3 bed1 bath

£264k

1 Boundary Gardens, Tibshelf

DE55 5QW

£267k

1 Elm Tree House, Sunny Bank, Tibshelf

DE55 5PF

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

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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