What kind of home is 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE last sold for £230,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,000 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and July 2021, 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE rose from £57,000 to £230,000, a change of £173,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE 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 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE in?

8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

Is 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE 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 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

The closest primary school to 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (286m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (386m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Steeple Close, DE21 2DE is Spindletree Drive, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Steeple Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Steeple Close

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

8 Steeple Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DE). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 20.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2021 at £230,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Steeple Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Steeple 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 8 Steeple Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£230,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2021Most recent
£230,000
+303.5%over 22 years
11 December 1998
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DE: £240,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DE

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On the street

Versus other Steeple Close homes

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

Price per m²

£3,108

Street avg £2,460

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Spindletree Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Breadsall Hill Top Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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