What kind of home is 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF last change hands?

4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF last sold for £420,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £435,000 in March 2010, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and March 2018, 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF fell from £435,000 to £420,000, a change of £15,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

The current EPC rating for 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (2,056 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF use?

The latest EPC at 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF in?

4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF sits in Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, Alfreton. It falls within the DE55 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF 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 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

The closest primary school to 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is South Wingfield Primary School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is David Nieper Academy (2.5km).

What transport links are near 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is Fourlane Ends, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Melrose Way, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, DE55 7PF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Melrose Way

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

4 Melrose Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 7PF). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). Today's modelled estimate of £502,000 is 19.5% above the 2018 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

4 Melrose Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from May 2009

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Melrose Way, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, DE55 7PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Melrose Way has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications 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.

Current estimate

£502,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£420,000

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2018Most recent
£420,000
-3.4%over 7 years
28 March 2010
£435,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE55 7PF: £415,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in DE55 7PF

On the street

Versus other Melrose Way homes

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

EPC Rating for 4 Melrose Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,199

Street avg £2,093

Above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Fourlane Ends — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

South Wingfield Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE55 7PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE55 7PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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