What kind of home is 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX is a mid-terrace house.

What did 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX sell for?

26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX last sold for £51,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

The current EPC rating for 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S40 2AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX use?

The latest EPC at 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX 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 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX in?

26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX sits in Chesterfield. It falls within the S40 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX 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 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

The closest primary school to 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX is Brampton Primary School (290m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parkside Community School (508m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX?

The closest bus stop to 26 Alma Street West, S40 2AX is Alma Street West, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Alma Street West, Chesterfield, S40 2AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Alma Street West

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

26 Alma Street West is a mid-terrace house in Chesterfield (S40 2AX). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 127.5% above the 2019 sale of £51,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 33.8% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2019 for £51,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D65

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

Jan 2020from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

62%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Alma Street West, Chesterfield, S40 2AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Alma Street West has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

26 Alma Street West valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£51,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2019Most recent
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S40 2AX: £65,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S40 2AX

On the street

Versus other Alma Street West homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Alma Street West outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£739

Street avg £1,306

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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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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

0.1 km

Alma Street West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Brampton Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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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 2AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 2AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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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