What kind of home is 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY last change hands?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY last sold for £418,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £117,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and February 2025, 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY rose from £117,000 to £418,000, a change of £301,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

The current EPC rating for 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE72 3EY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY use?

The latest EPC at 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY in?

28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY sits in Thulston, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY 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 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

The closest primary school to 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY is Clover Leys Spencer Academy (1.4km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Noel-Baker Academy (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY?

The closest bus stop to 28 Grove Close, DE72 3EY is Broad Lane, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Grove Close, Thulston, Derby, DE72 3EY

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Grove Close

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

28 Grove Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Thulston, Derby, Derby (DE72 3EY). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £418,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 148 m² it's 28.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 is 10.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 48.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE50toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Grove Close, Thulston, Derby, DE72 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 28 Grove Close.

2 applications on record at 28 Grove Close, Thulston, Derby, DE72 3EY

2decisions2extensions6documents1nearby

Jul 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
The erection of a single storey rear extension at.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
9/2004/0620
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ExtensionApr 2019Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£462,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£418,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2025Most recent
£418,000
+74.9%over 12 years
23 August 2012
£239,000
+104.3%over 13 years
19 August 1999
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3EY: £350,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DE72 3EY

On the street

Versus other Grove Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

28 Grove Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,824

Street avg £2,478

Above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Broad Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Clover Leys Spencer Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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