For sale Flat

17 LAVER DRIVE

CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S41 7WA

2 beds 2 baths 710 sq ft Listed 9 Jul 2026 (-12d)

£160,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£154,995 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£2,424/m²

Local average

£142,778 (+12.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

354 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Spacious dual-aspect open-plan living with Juliet balcony
  • Two double bedrooms, including principal bedroom with en-suite
  • High-specification kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Sought-after Tapton location close to Chesterfield town centre and train station
  • Double glazing, gas central heating and allocated parking
  • Stunning first-floor apartment

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Situated on the highly sought-after Laver Drive in Tapton, this exceptional first-floor corner apartment offers stylish contemporary living in a prime residential location. Constructed in 2023 and presented to an immaculate standard throughout, this impressive home extends to approximately 690 sq. ft., making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, professionals, couples or investors alike.

The accommodation opens with a spacious entrance hallway featuring a generous built-in storage cupboard. At the heart of the home is a superb dual-aspect open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, flooded with natural light and enjoying an attractive Juliet balcony. The contemporary kitchen is finished to a high specification with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances and ample worktop space, creating the perfect environment for both everyday living and entertaining.

The principal bedroom provides a spacious and peaceful retreat and benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room. A luxurious family bathroom, finished to the same high standard, completes the accommodation.

Further benefits include double glazing, gas central heating via a combination boiler, an allocated parking space and additional visitor parking.

Perfectly positioned, the property enjoys easy access to Chesterfield Train Station, Chesterfield College, the town centre and its excellent range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. Tapton Park and picturesque walks are also just moments away, making this an outstanding opportunity to acquire a modern home in one of Chesterfield's most desirable residential locations.

Listed by

Crystal Peaks

Spicerhaart

Reference: 90665274

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/03/2023

Expiry date: 06/03/2033

Current heating cost: £323/year

Potential heating cost: £323/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £160,000 +3.2%
Sold 17/03/2023 (3 years ago) £154,995 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
32 WOODYARD AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WF £160,000 23/01/2026 Flat
Same street 7 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £148,495 15/12/2023 Flat
Same street 18 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £158,495 24/03/2023 Flat
Same street 15 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £156,995 17/03/2023 Flat
Same street 11 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £142,995 24/02/2023 Flat
Same street 9 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £139,995 17/02/2023 Flat
Same street 4 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 22/12/2022 Flat
Same street 1 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 2 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 3 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £124,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 5 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £124,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 23 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £324,995 28/10/2022 Detached
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 2 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £137,500 27/09/2022 Flat
3 CANAL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7NL £139,750 20/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 3 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £120,000 16/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 4 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £142,500 16/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 1 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £107,500 16/09/2022 Flat
Same street 24 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 29/07/2022 Detached
Same street 28 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 30/06/2022 Detached
Same street 27 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £259,995 30/06/2022 Detached
Same street 25 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 30/06/2022 Detached
5 CANAL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7NL £140,000 27/05/2022 Flat
6 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £149,995 25/02/2022 Flat
11 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £149,995 21/02/2022 Flat
28 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £144,995 30/09/2021 Flat
80 WOODYARD AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WF £144,995 27/08/2021 Flat
6 DOVETAIL COURT, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WE £142,995 30/07/2021 Flat

Street average: £181,843 (15 sales)

Area average: £140,019 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 31.6%
10y growth 43.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chesterfield. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 4.8%
10y (index) 26.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chesterfield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £664/mo
Realistic £738/mo
Optimistic £812/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chesterfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chesterfield: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tapton Junction 0.0 miles
Shop CMS Commercials 0.3 miles
Shop Carpet Tile Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Chesterfield 0.4 miles
Train station Roundhouse Halt 2.6 miles
Hospital Cygnet 8.7 miles
Hospital Argyll House 8.8 miles
University Sheffield Hallam University 9.7 miles
University The University of Sheffield AMRC 10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 116
Shoplifting 66
Anti-social behaviour 52
Public order 48
Criminal damage and arson 29
Other theft 11
Vehicle crime 8
Drugs 6
Burglary 5
Bicycle theft 4
Possession of weapons 3
Other crime 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 354

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Chesterfield College Other 0.4 miles — (No rating)
Abercrombie Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 Jul 2019
Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Jul 2013
St Mary's Catholic Primary Primary 0.7 miles Good — 8 Jan 2019
St Peter and St Paul School Other 0.8 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Hazlehurst Lane, S41 £750/mo 2 0.18 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Sheffield Road, S41 £775/mo 2 0.29 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Brindley House, S41 £750/mo 2 0.34 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Heathcote House, S41 £795/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Heathcote House, S41 £895/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Higher Albert St, S41 £700/mo 2 0.43 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Camlough Walk, S41 £800/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £781/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £96,875
Target investor price (1%) £77,500
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.2×
Monthly cashflow £42/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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