What kind of home is 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE sell for?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE last sold for £620,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £497,500 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and August 2018, 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE rose from £497,500 to £620,000, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE has a recorded floor area of 266 m² (2,863 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE21 5LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE have?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE has 2 approved extension applications on file including rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE in?

1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE sits in Breadsall, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE21 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE 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 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

The closest primary school to 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE is Breadsall CofE VC Primary School (377m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Da Vinci Academy (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Croft Lane, DE21 5LE is Beechcroft, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Croft Lane, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 5LE

11 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

266 m²

2863 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Croft Lane

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

1 Croft Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Breadsall, Derby, Derby (DE21 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 266 m² (around 2863 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Period features are noted in the property record.

11 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £837,000 is 35% above the 2018 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £620,000.

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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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Croft Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF33toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Croft Lane, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

Nov 2023
RenovationFull
In report
Erection of replacement main entrance gates and associated walling
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
0923/0041
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Nov 2018
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Works to protected Sycamore Tree (T1) - Crown lift to 5.5m, prune canopy for a 1m clearance from phone line & remove deadwood
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
1018/0022
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What's in 1 Croft Lane, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 5LE's planning history?

9 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions 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.

1 Croft Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£837,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£620,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2018Most recent
£620,000
+24.6%over 5 years
6 June 2013
£497,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE21 5LE: £750,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in DE21 5LE

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On the street

Versus other Croft Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Croft Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,331

Street avg £2,773

Below

Floor Area

266 m²

Street avg 259 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Beechcroft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Breadsall CofE VC Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE21 5LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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