What kind of home is 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR last change hands?

304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR last sold for £124,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR have?

The current EPC rating for 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR use?

The latest EPC at 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR 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.

Which area is 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR in?

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

How safe is the area around 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

Police records around 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR 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 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

The closest primary school to 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR is Parkview Primary School (438m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (741m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR?

The closest bus stop to 304 Bishops Drive, DE21 2DR is Topley Gardens, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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304 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DR

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 304 Bishops Drive

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

304 Bishops Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Oakwood, Derby, Derby (DE21 2DR). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 is 47.6% above the 2015 sale price.

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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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
LandYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 304 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

304 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.

304 Bishops Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£124,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 May 2015Most recent
£124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 2DR: £177,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in DE21 2DR

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On the street

Versus other Bishops Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 304 Bishops Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,583

Street avg £2,722

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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.

Full Derby report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Topley Gardens — 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 2DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 2DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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