What kind of home is 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS last change hands?

28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS last sold for £195,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £39,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between December 1997 and January 2025, 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS rose from £39,000 to £195,000, a change of £156,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 2BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS use?

The latest EPC at 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS in?

28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

Is 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

The closest primary school to 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (567m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (661m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

The closest bus stop to 28 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is Nearwood Drive, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Alder Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2BS

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 28 Alder Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

28 Alder Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £195,000 in January 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 12.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 51.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Alder Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 28 Alder Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£195,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2025Most recent
£195,000
+47.7%over 4 years
27 November 2020
£132,000
-1.5%over 1 year
15 April 2019
£134,000
+243.6%over 21 years
18 December 1997
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2BS: £126,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DE21 2BS

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On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 28 Alder Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,955

Street avg £2,156

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Derby district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nearwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Breadsall Hill Top Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE21 2BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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