What kind of home is 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

7 School Lane, DE55 6DF is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF have?

The current EPC rating for 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2020 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

7 School Lane, DE55 6DF has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 6DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF use?

The latest EPC at 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

7 School Lane, DE55 6DF 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.

Which area is 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF in?

7 School Lane, DE55 6DF sits in Brackenfield, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

Police records around 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF 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 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

The closest primary school to 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF is Wessington Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF?

The closest bus stop to 7 School Lane, DE55 6DF is School Lane, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 School Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, DE55 6DF

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 School Lane

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

7 School Lane is a semi-detached house in Brackenfield, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 6DF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 65 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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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.

7 School Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromE52toB81

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 School Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, DE55 6DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 School Lane 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.

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

Current estimate

£176,000

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 6DF: £232,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in DE55 6DF

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 School Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

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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

0.0 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Wessington Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 6DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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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