Alfreton · DE55

EPC in DE55 (Swanwick)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Swanwick, South Normanton Alfreton, Riddings, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Tibshelf, Newton, Blackwell, Bolsover, Hilcote, Wessington, Higham, Stonebroom, Morton, Derbyshire, Shirland, Alfreton, South Wingfield, including Ashover, Crich & South Wingfield, Ironville & Riddings. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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DE55 (Swanwick) in a nutshell

DE55 covers Swanwick, South Normanton Alfreton, Riddings, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Tibshelf, Newton, Blackwell, Bolsover, Hilcote, Wessington, Higham, Stonebroom, Morton, Derbyshire, Shirland, Alfreton, South Wingfield, in Amber Valley and Ashfield and Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DE55

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Two councils in one district

DE55 is split between Amber Valley and Ashfield and Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DE55 stretches across Alfreton, Ashover, Blackwell and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DE55', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Alfreton: 17.3% terraced, 49.5% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Alfreton page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DE55 cover?

DE55 (Swanwick, South Normanton Alfreton, Riddings, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Tibshelf, Newton, Blackwell, Bolsover, Hilcote, Wessington, Higham, Stonebroom, Morton, Derbyshire, Shirland, Alfreton, South Wingfield) includes the wards of Alfreton, Ashover, Blackwell, Crich & South Wingfield, Ironville & Riddings, Jacksdale & Westwood, Pilsley & Morton, Pinxton, Shirland, Somercotes, South Normanton East, South Normanton West, Swanwick, Tibshelf (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DE55?

Neighbouring districts include DE5 (Codnor), DE75 (Heanor), S45 (Ashover), NG17 (Sutton-in-Ashfield), NG16 (Kimberley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DE55 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DE55?

About 22,241 households and 51,182 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,243 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DE55 in?

DE55 sits in Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DE55 1
Areas covered
Swanwick, South Normanton Alfreton, Riddings, Leabrooks, Somercotes, Tibshelf, Newton, Blackwell, Bolsover, Hilcote, Wessington, Higham, Stonebroom, Morton, Derbyshire, Shirland, Alfreton, South Wingfield 2
Active postcodes
1,243 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,241 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
51,182 2
Electoral wards
Alfreton, Ashover, Blackwell, Crich & South Wingfield, Ironville & Riddings, Jacksdale & Westwood, Pilsley & Morton, Pinxton … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire 4
Local authority
Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire 4
Households privately renting (Alfreton built-up area)
16.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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