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6 COPTHORNE DRIVE

ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE DE55 7SR

4 beds 2 baths 1,572 sq ft Listed 27 Sep 2024 (-617d)

£399,995

Reduced on 8 Jul 2024

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DE55 7SR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE DE55 7SR |
| Price | £399,995 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Floor area | 146 m² |
| Last sold | £399,995 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £326/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500

### Recommendations
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-3439-8060-2002-5475)

## Description

A beautifully appointed executive Detached House located on an exclusive development within walking distance of Alfreton Town Centre and with easy access to the A38 and M1.

Accommodation comprises and Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Living Room, Office/Study, Dining Kitchen and a separate Utility Room. Having Four Bedrooms (Bedroom Four fitted as a Dressing Room), an En Suite and Family Bathroom.

A driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a Detached Garage.

Enclosed rear garden and patio.

An internal inspection is strongly recommended. Offered with No Chain/Vacant Possession

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/153090425/625152) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/153090425/625157) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/153090425/625160) - Floorplan 3

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/153090425/625165) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £399,995 | 20/02/2025 | Detached |
| 6 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £399,950 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 8 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £625,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 5 WATCHORN LAWNS, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7TL | £315,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £437,500 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £585,000 | 14/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £550,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £530,000 | 23/11/2022 | Other |
| 11 WATCHORN LAWNS, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7TL | £300,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| SOUTH LODGE, 1 WINGFIELD ROAD, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7AN | £448,200 | 19/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £415,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached |
| 60 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £300,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CHAWORTH CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PT | £552,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £399,950 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £385,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PX | £267,500 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 19 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £299,950 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR | £395,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 18 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £290,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 JOHNO WOOD CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7QN | £470,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 BLOOMERY CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PY | £482,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached |
| 2 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PX | £250,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached |
| 50 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £425,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 71 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR | £312,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 3 PARKWOOD CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PZ | £386,000 | 16/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £488,431 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £367,510 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £314,856 (76 Detached, DE55, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +27%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £708/mo
- **Realistic:** £787/mo
- **Optimistic:** £866/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £808/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £78,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,740/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.4%
- **10y growth:** 49.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Amber Valley; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

146 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£399,995 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,740/m²

Local average

£314,856 (+27%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,338 of 33,755)

Street crime

109 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

An Executive Detached Family Home
Exclusive Development Built 2022
Close To Alfreton Town Centre And Connection To A38/M1
Cul-De-Sac Location
Entrance Hall and Cloaks/WC
Lounge And Study/Snug
Fitted Dining Kitchen and Spacious Utility Room
Four Bedrooms, En Suite And Family Bathroom
Under Floor Heating to the Ground Floor
Drive And Single Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A beautifully appointed executive Detached House located on an exclusive development within walking distance of Alfreton Town Centre and with easy access to the A38 and M1.
Accommodation comprises and Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/WC, Living Room, Office/Study, Dining Kitchen and a separate Utility Room. Having Four Bedrooms (Bedroom Four fitted as a Dressing Room), an En Suite and Family Bathroom.
A driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a Detached Garage.
Enclosed rear garden and patio.
An internal inspection is strongly recommended. Offered with No Chain/Vacant Possession

Listed by

Alfreton

Derbyshire Properties

Reference: 153090425

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 01/06/2022

Current heating cost: £326/year

Potential heating cost: £326/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500

Recommendations

Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

0% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£399,995	0%
Sold	12/08/2022 (3 years ago)	£399,950	—

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
Same street 8 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£625,000	19/10/2023	Detached
5 WATCHORN LAWNS, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7TL	£315,000	18/08/2023	Detached
Same street 11 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£437,500	14/07/2023	Detached
Same street 1 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£585,000	14/06/2023	Detached
Same street 4 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£550,000	31/03/2023	Detached
Same street 1 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£530,000	23/11/2022	Other
11 WATCHORN LAWNS, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7TL	£300,000	10/10/2022	Detached
SOUTH LODGE, 1 WINGFIELD ROAD, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7AN	£448,200	19/07/2022	Detached
15 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£415,000	08/06/2022	Detached
60 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£300,000	07/06/2022	Detached
5 CHAWORTH CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PT	£552,000	20/05/2022	Detached
Same street 5 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£399,950	29/04/2022	Detached
Same street 2 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£385,000	24/02/2022	Detached
4 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PX	£267,500	11/02/2022	Detached
19 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£299,950	24/01/2022	Detached
Same street 3 COPTHORNE DRIVE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7SR	£395,000	20/12/2021	Detached
18 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£290,000	29/09/2021	Detached
2 JOHNO WOOD CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7QN	£470,000	27/09/2021	Detached
1 BLOOMERY CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PY	£482,000	09/07/2021	Detached
2 HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PX	£250,000	09/07/2021	Detached
50 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£425,000	30/06/2021	Detached
71 DAMSTEAD PARK AVENUE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PR	£312,000	30/06/2021	Detached
3 PARKWOOD CLOSE, ALFRETON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7PZ	£386,000	16/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £488,431 (8 sales)

Area average: £367,510 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.4%

10y growth 49.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Amber Valley. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 21.1%

10y (index) 59.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £708/mo

Realistic £787/mo

Optimistic £866/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Amber Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Nottingham: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Watchorn	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Watchorn Church	0.2 miles
Shop	Alfreton Angling Centre	0.3 miles
Shop	Simply Vintage	0.5 miles
Train station	Alfreton	1.4 miles
Train station	Butterley	1.9 miles
Hospital	Clay Cross Hospital	5.3 miles
Hospital	Babington Hospital	6.2 miles
University	Nottingham Trent University Vision University Centre	8.8 miles
University	University of Derby	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	33
Shoplifting	17
Anti-social behaviour	15
Criminal damage and arson	15
Public order	11
Burglary	5
Vehicle crime	5
Drugs	4
Other theft	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	109

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Watchorn Christian School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 5 May 2022
Alfreton Park Community Special School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 23 May 2013
Alfreton Nursery School	Nursery	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 20 Apr 2015
Croft Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2020
Woodbridge Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 7 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%

Max investor price (0.8%) £98,375

Target investor price (1%) £78,700

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).