What kind of home is 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S41 9JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU 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 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU in?

1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU sits in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield. It falls within the S41 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The closest primary school to 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is Mary Swanwick Primary School (264m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whittington Green School (773m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is Bulls Head, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Howard Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9JU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Howard Drive

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

1 Howard Drive is a detached house in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S41 9JU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 47 m² it's 21.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 29 EPCs).

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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.

1 Howard Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromB85toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (100 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Howard Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Howard Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

1 Howard Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 S41 9JU: £212,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in S41 9JU

On the street

Versus other Howard Drive homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Howard Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bulls Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mary Swanwick Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S41 9JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S41 9JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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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