What kind of home is 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS last sold for £310,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and April 2023, 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS rose from £175,000 to £310,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS have?

The current EPC rating for 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 5BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS 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 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS in?

29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS sits in Horsley, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

Police records around 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS 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 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

The closest primary school to 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS is Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School (101m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is John Flamsteed Community School (2.4km).

How well connected is 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 29 The Dovecote, DE21 5BS is Village Hall, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 The Dovecote, Horsley, Derby, DE21 5BS

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 29 The Dovecote

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

29 The Dovecote is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Horsley, Derby, Derby (DE21 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 85% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £310,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 The Dovecote, Horsley, Derby, DE21 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 The Dovecote 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.

29 The Dovecote valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£310,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2023Most recent
£310,000
+77.1%over 8 years
16 October 2014
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 5BS: £325,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in DE21 5BS

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On the street

Versus other The Dovecote homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 29 The Dovecote runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,690

Street avg £2,483

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE21 5BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 5BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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