What kind of home is 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

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

What did 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF sell for?

6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF last sold for £423,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £400,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and July 2019, 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF rose from £400,000 to £423,000, a change of £23,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (2,207 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF use?

The latest EPC at 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

6 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 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF in?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

Police records around 6 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 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

The closest primary school to 6 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 is the nearest station to 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Melrose Way, DE55 7PF is Fourlane Ends, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Melrose Way, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, DE55 7PF

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

205 m²

2207 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Melrose Way

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

6 Melrose Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, Alfreton (DE55 7PF). It has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (around 2207 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 79), 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 85).

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £516,000 is 22% above the 2019 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £423,000 in July 2019. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

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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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Melrose Way, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, DE55 7PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2017
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey
First floor extension to existing garage.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
AVA/2017/1122
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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

£516,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£423,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2019Most recent
£423,000
+5.8%over 5 years
15 November 2013
£400,000

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.

6 Melrose Way is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,063

Street avg £2,104

Below

Floor Area

205 m²

Street avg 205 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

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Comparables

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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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