What kind of home is 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ sell for?

5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ last sold for £140,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £26,500 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and May 2024, 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ rose from £26,500 to £140,000, a change of £113,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S43 2JZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ 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 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ in?

5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ sits in Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Chesterfield. It falls within the S43 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

Police records around 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ 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 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ is Hollingwood Primary School (314m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Springwell Community College (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birch Lane, S43 2JZ is Hollingwood Crescent, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birch Lane, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2JZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Birch Lane

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

5 Birch Lane is a mid-terrace house in Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S43 2JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 88.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £140,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE52toD55

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Lane, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birch Lane has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application 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.

Price for 5 Birch Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2024Most recent
£140,000
+86.7%over 19 years
5 November 2004
£75,000
+183.0%over 7 years
31 January 1997
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S43 2JZ: £98,000 (2017–2009).

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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.

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

Hollingwood Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hollingwood Primary School. 14 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 2JZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S43 2JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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