What type of property is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is a semi-detached house.

What did 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS sell for?

38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS last sold for £95,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and January 2025, 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS rose from £29,000 to £95,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 2BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

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

Where is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS located?

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

Is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS in a safe area?

Police records around 38 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.

Which schools serve 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

The closest primary school to 38 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.

How well connected is 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS?

The closest bus stop to 38 Alder Close, DE21 2BS is Nearwood Drive, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Alder Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2BS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 Alder Close

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

38 Alder Close is a semi-detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2024 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £95,000. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 31.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 27.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Nov 2024

EPC improved fromE40toD56

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Alder Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 Alder Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£95,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

9 January 2025Most recent
£95,000
+227.6%over 25 years
26 August 1999
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2BS: £163,000 (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 38 Alder Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,173

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Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Common questions

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