What type of property is 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL last change hands?

4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL last sold for £255,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 2DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL heated?

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

What council tax band is 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL located?

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

Is 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL 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 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

The closest primary school to 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (494m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (612m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Blackthorn Close, DE21 2DL is Spindletree Drive, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Blackthorn Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Blackthorn Close

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

4 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DL). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 128.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £255,000.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

4 Blackthorn 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.

4 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£255,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 October 2023Most recent
£255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DL: £165,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DL

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Blackthorn Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,923

Street avg £2,283

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.2 km

Spindletree Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 2DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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