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29 Birkdale Drive, Chesterfield, S40 3JL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 29 Birkdale Drive

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

29 Birkdale Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Chesterfield (S40 3JL). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 20.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£446/sq ft) was about 87.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2018 for £240,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from May 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Birkdale Drive, Chesterfield, S40 3JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Birkdale Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

29 Birkdale Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£240,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 June 2018Most recent

    £240,000

    +20.0%over 1 year

  2. 17 August 2016

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S40 3JL: £248,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Drive homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 29 Birkdale Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,800

Street avg £2,575

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Birkdale Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£319k

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1 Church View

S40 3AN

2 bed
£162k

1 Browning Court, Old Road

S40 3SW

2 bed
£274k

1 Creswick Close

S40 3PX

3 bed1 bath
£261k

1 Belvedere Avenue

S40 3HY

3 bed1 bath
£327k

1 Barnham Close

S40 3LP

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Blyth Close

S40 3LN

3 bed1 bath
£346k

1 Ash Vale, Storrs Road

S40 3QE

3 bed
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Foljambe Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Walton Peak Flying High Academy. 19 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 3JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S40 3JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S40 3JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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 29 Birkdale Drive, Chesterfield, S40 3JL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.