What kind of home is 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY last change hands?

15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY last sold for £245,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,500 in November 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2017 and October 2024, 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY rose from £136,500 to £245,000, a change of £108,500. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

The current EPC rating for 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY use?

The latest EPC at 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY 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 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY in?

15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY sits in Breaston, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

The closest primary school to 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY is Firfield Primary School (601m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wilsthorpe School (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 15 Lawrence Avenue, DE72 3BY is The Navigation, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Lawrence Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Lawrence Avenue

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

15 Lawrence Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Breaston, Derby, Derby (DE72 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2017 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. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 68.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £245,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromG2toD64

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Lawrence Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Lawrence Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Lawrence Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2024Most recent
£245,000
+79.5%over 6 years
21 November 2017
£136,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3BY: £225,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DE72 3BY

On the street

Versus other Lawrence Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 15 Lawrence Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,356

Street avg £2,354

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£263k

1 Belmont Drive, Borrowash

DE72 3GW

3 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Belle Vue Terrace, Borrowash

DE72 3LF

3 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Albert Road, Breaston

DE72 3DL

3 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Belmont Avenue, Breaston

DE72 3AA

3 bed

£230k

1 Anne Potter Close, Ockbrook

DE72 3TD

3 bed1 bath

£299k

1 Borrowfield, Borrowash

DE72 3LB

3 bed1 bath

£204k

1 Blind Lane, Breaston

DE72 3DW

3 bed1 bath

£368k

1 Appian Close, Borrowash

DE72 3LY

4 bed

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

The Navigation — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Firfield Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE72 3BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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