# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (S41 7WA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S41 7WA |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 66 m² |
| Last sold | £154,995 Mar 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £323/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6837-0637-2200-0323-4202)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90665274/1243775) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/90665274/1243776) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA | £154,995 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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] 26 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA | £261,500 | 30/06/2022 | 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 |
| 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:** £181,816 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £140,019 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £142,778 (9 Flat, S41, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chesterfield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £664/mo
- **Realistic:** £738/mo
- **Optimistic:** £812/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chesterfield (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £524/mo

## 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 End Terrace, Panthers Place, S41 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.33 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 Flat, Newland Dale, S41 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.38 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: £784/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £42/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,424/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 31.6%
- **10y growth:** 43.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chesterfield; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)