2 Birchwood Lane, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4LZ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,246 , which equates to approximately £339 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2017 for £133,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,246, representing a 48.3% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,246 is:

  • 7.8% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Lane
  • 30.2% higher than the average in the DE55 4LZ postcode area
  • and 15.8% lower than the average price for Alfreton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,246
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£339
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Birchwood Lane, Somercotes, Alfreton, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, DE55 4LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DE55 4LZ

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
30% higher than average
19 th / 20
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
90% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DE55 4LZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,246
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
11 May 2017
£133,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 2 Birchwood Lane, Somercotes, Alfreton, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, DE55 4LZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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