What kind of home is 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU last change hands?

54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU last sold for £225,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in January 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

Across 2 sales between January 2011 and March 2025, 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU rose from £180,000 to £225,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The current EPC rating for 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S41 9JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU use?

The latest EPC at 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU in?

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

How safe is the area around 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

Police records around 54 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 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The closest primary school to 54 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.

What is the nearest station to 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU?

The closest bus stop to 54 Howard Drive, S41 9JU is Bulls Head, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 54 Howard Drive

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

54 Howard Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S41 9JU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £225,000. At 68 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 62.2% 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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 Howard Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54 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.

Latest sale on 54 Howard Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2025Most recent
£225,000
+25.0%over 14 years
17 January 2011
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S41 9JU: £205,000 (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.

Years Held for 54 Howard Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,309

Street avg £2,423

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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