What kind of home is 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW last change hands?

5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW last sold for £185,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £143,000 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and October 2020, 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW rose from £143,000 to £185,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 6DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW 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 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW in?

5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW sits in Wessington, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

Police records around 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW 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 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

The closest primary school to 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW is Wessington Primary School (246m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brackenfield Lane, DE55 6DW is Brackenfield Lane, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Brackenfield Lane, Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6DW

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Brackenfield Lane

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

5 Brackenfield Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wessington, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 6DW). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

Across 2007–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 33% above the 2020 sale price. Sold October 2020 for £185,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brackenfield Lane, Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brackenfield 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£185,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2020Most recent
£185,000
+32.1%over 10 years
26 February 2010
£140,000
-2.1%over 2 years
17 May 2007
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 6DW: £244,950 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE55 6DW

On the street

Versus other Brackenfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Brackenfield Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,888

Street avg £2,571

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£266k

1 Burnshaw Street, Stretton

DE55 6FZ

3 bed2 bath

£155k

1 Birkinstyle Avenue, Stonebroom

DE55 6LF

3 bed

£150k

1 Bluebell Hill, Stretton

DE55 6GP

3 bed

£379k

1 Birch Close, Wessington

DE55 6EB

4 bed

£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

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

Brackenfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 6DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 6DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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