What kind of home is 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP last change hands?

4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP last sold for £115,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,995 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and May 2006, 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP rose from £49,995 to £115,000, a change of £65,005. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE55 6EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP 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 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP in?

4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP sits in Shirland, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP 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 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

The closest primary school to 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP is Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School (819m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Fern Lea, DE55 6EP is Strettea Lane, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Fern Lea, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Fern Lea

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

4 Fern Lea is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirland, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 6EP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since May 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 43.5% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Low Energy Lighting

33%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Fern Lea, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Fern Lea 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£115,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2006Most recent
£115,000
+130.0%over 8 years
5 June 1997
£49,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 6EP: £160,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DE55 6EP

On the street

Versus other Fern Lea homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Fern Lea lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,170

Street avg £2,367

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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.

£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

£166k

1 Carlyle Road, Stonebroom

DE55 6HX

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

0.1 km

Strettea 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 6EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 6EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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