What kind of home is 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is a semi-detached house.

When did 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL last change hands?

43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL last sold for £80,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The current EPC rating for 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S43 1DL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL use?

The latest EPC at 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL 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 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL in?

43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL sits in Brimington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield. It falls within the S43 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

Police records around 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL show an average of 212 reported crimes per month over the last 19 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The closest primary school to 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is Henry Bradley Infant School (264m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Springwell Community College (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 43 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is Markham Arms, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Somerset Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 43 Somerset Drive

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

43 Somerset Drive is a semi-detached house in Brimington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S43 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 72.5% above the 2019 sale of £80,000. At 60 m² it's 23.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 28 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Sold May 2019 for £80,000.

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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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD65toE49

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Somerset Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Somerset 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.

43 Somerset Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£80,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 May 2019Most recent
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S43 1DL: £131,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in S43 1DL

On the street

Versus other Somerset Drive homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 43 Somerset Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,333

Street avg £1,256

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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.

£138k

1 Bank Street, Brimington

S43 1LZ

£138k

1 Cambridge Road, Brimington

S43 1DJ

£138k

1 Cornwall Close, Brimington

S43 1EG

3 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Broom Gardens, Brimington

S43 1NH

£140k

1 Cornwall Drive, Brimington

S43 1EE

£143k

1 Central Walk, Brimington

S43 1AT

£145k

1 Cornwall Avenue, Brimington

S43 1ED

£151k

1 Bradley Way, Brimington

S43 1BW

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

212/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Markham Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Henry Bradley Infant School. 15 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 S43 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S43 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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