What type of property is 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

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

What was the last sold price for 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL last sold for £75,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The current EPC rating for 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

53 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.

Where is 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL located?

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

What is crime like near 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

Police records around 53 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.

Which schools serve 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The closest primary school to 53 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 is the nearest station to 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 53 Somerset Drive, S43 1DL is Markham Arms, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Somerset Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 53 Somerset Drive

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

53 Somerset Drive is a semi-detached house in Brimington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S43 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 80% above the 2017 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£89/sq ft) was about 23.1% below the postcode norm. On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

53 Somerset Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 October 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Dec 2008

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Somerset Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 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.

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

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 September 2017Most recent
£75,000

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.

On habitable rooms, 53 Somerset Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£962

Street avg £1,274

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

£138k

1 Bank Street, Brimington

S43 1LZ

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1 Cambridge Road, Brimington

S43 1DJ

£138k

1 Cornwall Close, Brimington

S43 1EG

3 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Broom Gardens, Brimington

S43 1NH

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1 Cornwall Drive, Brimington

S43 1EE

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1 Central Walk, Brimington

S43 1AT

£145k

1 Cornwall Avenue, Brimington

S43 1ED

£123k

1 Brock Hill Court, Chapel Street, Brimington

S43 1HZ

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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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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Common questions

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