What kind of home is 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA sell for?

23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA last sold for £150,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and May 2017, 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA rose from £125,000 to £150,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA use?

The latest EPC at 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA 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 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA in?

23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

Police records around 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA 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 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

The closest primary school to 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (499m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (528m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA?

The closest bus stop to 23 Lychgate Close, DE21 2DA is Lychgate Close, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Lychgate Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Lychgate Close

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

23 Lychgate Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DA). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 54.7% above the 2017 sale of £150,000. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in May 2017.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Dec 2008

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2014from Nov 2013

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromE54toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Lychgate Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Lychgate 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.

23 Lychgate Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£150,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2017Most recent
£150,000
+20.0%over 7 years
13 November 2009
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DA: £249,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DA

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On the street

Versus other Lychgate Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Lychgate Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,899

Street avg £2,364

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Lychgate Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Breadsall Hill Top Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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