What type of property is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW last change hands?

6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW last sold for £145,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and October 2015, 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW rose from £45,000 to £145,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 6BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW 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 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW located?

6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW sits in Shirland, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW 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 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

The closest primary school to 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW is Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School (829m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW?

The closest bus stop to 6 Fernwood Close, DE55 6BW is Common Lane, 185m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6BW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Fernwood Close

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

6 Fernwood Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Shirland, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 6BW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 35.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 59.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Fernwood Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

6 Fernwood Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£145,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2015Most recent
£145,000
+222.2%over 19 years
22 August 1996
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 6BW: £205,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DE55 6BW

On the street

Versus other Fernwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Fernwood Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,417

Street avg £1,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£145k

1 Bevan Court, Main Road, Shirland

DE55 6BA

2 bed

£145k

1 Bronte Street, Stretton

DE55 6FY

2 bed

£144k

1 Cedar Street, Stretton

DE55 6GL

2 bed

£141k

1 Byron Grove, Stonebroom

DE55 6JL

2 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Birkinstyle Avenue, Stonebroom

DE55 6LF

3 bed

£150k

1 Bluebell Hill, Stretton

DE55 6GP

3 bed

£266k

1 Burnshaw Street, Stretton

DE55 6FZ

3 bed2 bath

£195k

1 Aspen Rise, Shirland

DE55 6LU

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

Common Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 6BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 6BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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