What type of property is 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR sell for?

1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR last sold for £75,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in April 2008, so prices have been flat over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2008 and March 2023, 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR rose from £75,000 to £75,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR 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 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR located?

1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR sits in Brimington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield. It falls within the S43 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

Police records around 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR 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 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

The closest primary school to 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR is Henry Bradley Infant School (134m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Springwell Community College (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dorset Avenue, S43 1DR is Devon Drive, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dorset Avenue, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 1 Dorset Avenue

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

1 Dorset Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brimington, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S43 1DR). 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. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 101.3% above the 2023 sale of £75,000. Last sale on file: £75,000 in March 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dorset Avenue, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dorset Avenue 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 Dorset Avenue's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 March 2023Most recent
£75,000
8 April 2008
£75,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in S43 1DR: £31,250 (2001–1995).

Nearby sales in S43 1DR

On the street

Versus other Dorset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Dorset Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

£158k

1 Burnell Street, Brimington

S43 1HN

3 bed

£138k

1 Cornwall Close, Brimington

S43 1EG

3 bed1 bath

£179k

1 Chesterfield Road, Brimington

S43 1AB

3 bed

£214k

1 Coronation Road, Brimington

S43 1EU

3 bed

£244k

1 Capel Rise, Brimington

S43 1LD

3 bed2 bath

£289k

1 Bernard Close, Brimington

S43 1JB

3 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Bradley Way, Brimington

S43 1BW

£155k

1 Bourne Close, Brimington

S43 1JE

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

Devon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 1DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S43 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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