What kind of home is 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

8 John Street, S40 1DF is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 John Street, S40 1DF last change hands?

8 John Street, S40 1DF last sold for £92,850 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £24,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 John Street, S40 1DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and October 2023, 8 John Street, S40 1DF rose from £24,000 to £92,850, a change of £68,850. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 John Street, S40 1DF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 John Street, S40 1DF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

8 John Street, S40 1DF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S40 1DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 John Street, S40 1DF use?

The latest EPC at 8 John Street, S40 1DF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

8 John Street, S40 1DF 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 8 John Street, S40 1DF in?

8 John Street, S40 1DF sits in Chesterfield. It falls within the S40 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

Police records around 8 John Street, S40 1DF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

The closest primary school to 8 John Street, S40 1DF is Brampton Primary School (82m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community School (845m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 John Street, S40 1DF?

The closest bus stop to 8 John Street, S40 1DF is Clifton Street, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 John Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 John Street

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

8 John Street is a semi-detached house in Chesterfield (S40 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 sits 65.9% above the 2023 sale of £92,850. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 15.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £92,850 in October 2023.

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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.

8 John Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromE46toC71

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 John Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 John Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£92,850

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£92,850
+286.9%over 28 years
27 April 1995
£24,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S40 1DF: £127,750 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other John Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 John Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,175

Street avg £1,353

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clifton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Brampton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S40 1DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 1DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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FAQ

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