What type of property is 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ last sold for £168,500 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,950 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and September 2004, 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ rose from £59,950 to £168,500, a change of £108,550. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ had any planning applications?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ has council approval for rear extension granted in December 2003 under ref. 10/03/01906. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ located?

4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ sits in Oakwood, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

Is 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ 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 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

The closest primary school to 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (438m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (553m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Hornbeam Close, DE21 2DJ is Spindletree Drive, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Hornbeam Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DJ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Hornbeam Close

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

4 Hornbeam Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 76.9% above the 2004 sale of £168,500. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Sept 2011

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

6%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Hornbeam Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Hornbeam Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Dec 2003
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Extensions To Dwelling House (Utility Room And Enlargement Of Bedroom)
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
10/03/01906
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What's in 4 Hornbeam Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DJ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Hornbeam Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£168,500

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2004Most recent
£168,500
+144.2%over 5 years
24 June 1999
£69,000
+15.1%over 3 years
28 September 1995
£59,950

Median price across the last 4 sales in DE21 2DJ: £130,750 (2018–1997).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DJ

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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

0.4 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 2DJ 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 2DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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