What kind of home is 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ use?

The latest EPC at 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ in?

31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ sits in Holmesfield, Dronfield, Dronfield. It falls within the S18 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What schools are near 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

The closest primary school to 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ is Penny Acres Primary School (533m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Ecgbert School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Vicarage Close, S18 7WZ is Woodside Avenue, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Vicarage Close

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

31 Vicarage Close is a semi-detached house in Holmesfield, Dronfield, Dronfield (S18 7WZ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

31 Vicarage Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2022from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD67toE51

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Vicarage Close, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Vicarage Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

31 Vicarage Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in S18 7WZ: £275,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in S18 7WZ

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On the street

Versus other Vicarage Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Vicarage Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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10 Park Rise, Holmesfield

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1 Park Rise, Holmesfield

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£130k

10 Overlees, Barlow

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1 Springfield Road, Barlow

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£166k

1 Woodside View, Holmesfield

S18 7WX

£177k

1 Woodside Avenue, Holmesfield

S18 7WW

£185k

1 Bankside Cottages, Nesfield, Barlow

S18 7TB

£187k

1 Rutland Terrace, Barlow

S18 7SS

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.

Full Dronfield report

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

Woodside Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Penny Acres Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S18 7WZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

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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