Energy Performance Certificate
8 Finch Close
DE55 7SQ
Alfreton
Current
B
84
Potential
A
95
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Alfreton, DE55 7SQ. The property offers 90m² (969 sq ft) of good-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £819, comprising £492 for heating, £181 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2023 for £235,000.
How Does 8 Finch Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this Alfreton property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £819 are approximately £981 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 90m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DE55 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Alfreton
vs DE55
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £201/year more than the Alfreton average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 19 Apr 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
8 Finch Close
DE55 7SQ
Alfreton
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2021
Floor Area
90.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 95
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 tonnes/year
16 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
90 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
19 Apr 2023
new dwelling
About Alfreton
Alfreton is situated in Derbyshire, East Midlands. Properties in Alfreton have an average EPC rating of C (score 70/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The DE55 postcode district contains over 18500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£235,000
28 April 2023
Type: Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£492.0/yr
Hot Water
£181.0/yr
Save £83/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£146.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
Gas: mains gas
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Leys Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
David Nieper Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Woodbridge Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
Croft Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Copthorne Community Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Somerlea Park Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
65 incidents (44%)
Anti-social behaviour
18 incidents (12%)
Criminal damage
14 incidents (9%)
Public order
13 incidents (9%)
Shoplifting
13 incidents (9%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.
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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.