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51 Vernon Road, Chesterfield, S40 1EL

Solar panelsExtendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 51 Vernon Road

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

51 Vernon Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chesterfield (S40 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £157,500. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 12.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Solar panelsYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Vernon Road, Chesterfield, S40 1EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Vernon Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

51 Vernon Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£157,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2025Most recent

    £157,500

    +81.0%over 8 years

  2. 7 July 2016

    £87,000

    -20.2%over 8 years

  3. 9 October 2007

    £109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S40 1EL: £180,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Vernon Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 51 Vernon Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £2,114

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Vernon Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£145k

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S40 1NN

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1 Charles Street

S40 1DE

2 bed
£124k

1 Alford Close

S40 1YP

2 bed1 bath
£197k

1 Albion Road

S40 1NB

3 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Angel Apartments, Angel Yard

S40 1JP

Flat3 bed1 bath
£139k

1 Angel Yard

S40 1JP

3 bed1 bath
£283k

1 Churston Road

S40 1HR

3 bed1 bath
£328k

1 Ashgate Avenue

S40 1JB

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

338/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shaftesbury Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brampton Primary School. 26 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 1EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S40 1EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 1EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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 51 Vernon Road, Chesterfield, S40 1EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.