What type of property is 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP?

37 Alford Close, S40 1YP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP sell for?

37 Alford Close, S40 1YP last sold for £87,500 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,000 in November 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2004 and December 2023, 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP rose from £74,000 to £87,500, a change of £13,500. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP have?

The current EPC rating for 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP?

37 Alford Close, S40 1YP has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S40 1YP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP heated?

The latest EPC at 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP?

37 Alford Close, S40 1YP 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 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP located?

37 Alford Close, S40 1YP sits in Chesterfield. It falls within the S40 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP in a safe area?

Police records around 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP 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 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP?

The closest primary school to 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP is Old Hall Junior School (269m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP?

The closest bus stop to 37 Alford Close, S40 1YP is Manor Crescent, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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37 Alford Close, Chesterfield, S40 1YP

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 37 Alford Close

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

37 Alford Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Chesterfield (S40 1YP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 8th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 is 26.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 22.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £87,500.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

37 Alford Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Apr 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Alford Close, Chesterfield, S40 1YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 Alford Close 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.

37 Alford Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£87,500

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2023Most recent
£87,500
+12.2%over 8 years
18 December 2015
£78,000
+5.4%over 11 years
18 November 2004
£74,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S40 1YP: £89,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in S40 1YP

On the street

Versus other Alford Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 37 Alford Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,035

Street avg £1,717

Above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Manor Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Old Hall Junior School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 1YP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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Common questions

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