23 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
About 23 Cottam Drive
23 Cottam Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Barlborough, Chesterfield, Chesterfield (S43 4WS). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
It hasn't traded since March 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2002–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 43.8% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 148 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (177 m² median across 10 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
23 Cottam Drive has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£381,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 7 years.
£265,000
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2009Most recent
£265,000
+60.6%over 7 years25 January 2002
£164,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in S43 4WS: £435,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in S43 4WS
16 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
Sold Mar 2025
£440,0004 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
Sold Mar 2023
£395,5008 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
Sold Dec 2020
£435,00011 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
Sold Jul 2019
£270,0001 Cottam Drive, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4WS
Sold May 2018
£360,000
Versus other Cottam Drive homes
On epc rating, 23 Cottam Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,791
Street avg £1,949
Floor Area
148 m²
Street avg 169 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
212/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Barlborough Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB







