5 Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
About 5 Firthwood Close
5 Firthwood Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Coal Aston, Dronfield, Dronfield (S18 3DD). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in December 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 72% above the 2009 sale of £182,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 36.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Firthwood Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£313,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£182,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 December 2009Most recent
£182,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S18 3DD: £240,000 (2025–2011).
Nearby sales in S18 3DD
3 Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
Sold Sept 2025
£335,0007 Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
Sold Sept 2025
£307,5001 Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
Sold Oct 2018
£240,00011a, Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
Sold Sept 2011
£147,0008 Firthwood Close, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3DD
Sold Mar 2007
£165,000
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Versus other Firthwood Close homes
On co₂ emissions, 5 Firthwood Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,395
Street avg £2,273
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Firthwood Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Northfield Junior School. 12 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB