What kind of home is 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

The current EPC rating for 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2021 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 4GA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA use?

The latest EPC at 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA 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 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA in?

42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA sits in Breadsall, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

Police records around 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA 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 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

The closest primary school to 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA is Breadsall Hill Top Primary School (752m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (712m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA?

The closest bus stop to 42 Elmwood Drive, DE21 4GA is Lime Avenue, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Elmwood Drive, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 4GA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Elmwood Drive

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

42 Elmwood Drive is a semi-detached house in Breadsall, Derby, Derby (DE21 4GA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromG17toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Elmwood Drive, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 4GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Elmwood Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

42 Elmwood Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 4GA: £239,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DE21 4GA

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On the street

Versus other Elmwood Drive homes

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

42 Elmwood Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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

0.0 km

Lime Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Da Vinci Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE21 4GA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 4GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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