What type of property is 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW?

29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW have?

The current EPC rating for 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW?

29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S40 1DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW heated?

The latest EPC at 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW?

29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW 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.

Where is 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW located?

29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW sits in Chesterfield. It falls within the S40 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW in a safe area?

Police records around 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW 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.

Which schools serve 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW?

The closest primary school to 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW is Brampton Primary School (194m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community School (732m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW?

The closest bus stop to 29b, Chester Street, S40 1DW is Mecca Bingo, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

29b, Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29b

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

29b is a semi-detached house in Chesterfield (S40 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 12th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–118 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom.

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

29b sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Aug 2010

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2018from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromG17toE48

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29b, Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29b 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.

29b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 S40 1DW: £117,200 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in S40 1DW

On the street

Versus other Chester Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 29b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£124k

1 Alford Close

S40 1YP

2 bed1 bath

£134k

1 Foljambe Road

S40 1NN

2 bed

£122k

1 Chester House, Chester Street

S40 1DW

£135k

1 Angel Apartments, Angel Yard

S40 1JP

Flat3 bed1 bath

£135k

1 Charles Street

S40 1DE

2 bed

£136k

1 3, Apartment 1, Knifesmithgate

S40 1RF

Flat

£137k

1 Catherine Street

S40 1BJ

£138k

1 Angel Yard

S40 1JP

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Chesterfield report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mecca Bingo — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Brampton Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 S40 1DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 29b, Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.