What type of property is 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF last change hands?

408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF last sold for £195,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £40,000 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

Across 8 sales between February 1996 and March 2025, 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF rose from £40,000 to £195,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF have?

The current EPC rating for 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 2DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF heated?

The latest EPC at 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF 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 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF located?

408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

Police records around 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF 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 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

The closest primary school to 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF is Parkview Primary School (441m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lees Brook Academy (915m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF?

The closest bus stop to 408 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DF is Oak and Acorn, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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408 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DF

8 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 408 Bishops Drive

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

408 Bishops Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot.

A recent sale: £195,000 in March 2025. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 79.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 408 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

408 Bishops Drive 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.

408 Bishops Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£195,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£195,000
+37.3%over 5 years
11 August 2019
£142,000
+8.4%over 1 year
8 August 2018
£131,000
+56.9%over 15 years
17 October 2002
£83,500
+30.6%over 1 year
28 June 2001
£63,950
+52.3%over 3 years
28 November 1997
£42,000
+10.5%over 1 year
23 June 1996
£38,000
-5.0%
16 February 1996
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DF: £152,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Bishops Drive homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 408 Bishops Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,197

Street avg £2,112

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oak and Acorn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Parkview Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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