What type of property is 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE?

1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE last change hands?

1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE last sold for £105,943 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and August 2024, 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE rose from £41,000 to £105,943, a change of £64,943. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE?

1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE?

1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE 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 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE located?

1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE sits in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE 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 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE?

The closest primary school to 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE is Newton Primary School (325m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tibshelf Community School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Sandwood Close, DE55 5UE is Meadow Grove, 242m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Sandwood Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5UE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Sandwood Close

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

1 Sandwood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 5UE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 69% above the 2024 sale of £105,943. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £105,943.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sandwood Close, Newton, Alfreton, DE55 5UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Sandwood 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.

1 Sandwood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£105,943

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2024Most recent
£105,943
+158.4%over 27 years
24 March 1997
£41,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in DE55 5UE: £83,500 (2006–2001).

Nearby sales in DE55 5UE

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Comparables

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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.

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

0.2 km

Meadow Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 5UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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