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2 Valley Road, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7SN

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Valley Road

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

2 Valley Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Barlow, Dronfield, Dronfield (S18 7SN). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on lpg. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £310,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 3)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromF34toC70
Main Fuel
Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Feb 2023from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromC70toD55
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Valley Road, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Valley Road.

  1. Apr 2024
    Amendment
    In report

    Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed blocking up of some existing openings, re-positioning and creating new openings

    Agent
    Ward Architecture Limited
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00199/LDC
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Proposed two storey side extension

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    15/01216/FLH
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£310,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2023Most recent

    £310,000

    +90.2%over 9 years
  2. 13 October 2013

    £163,000

    +39.9%over 3 years
  3. 4 December 2009

    £116,500

    -22.3%over 3 years
  4. 30 May 2006

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S18 7SN: £430,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Valley Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Valley Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,768

Street avg £2,808

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Dronfield district page.

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

0.0 km

Tickled Trout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Barlow CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S18 7SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S18 7SN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S18 7SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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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