What kind of home is 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX last sold for £40,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX 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 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX in?

12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX sits in Borrowash, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX 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 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

The closest primary school to 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX is Ashbrook Infant School (677m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Castle Close, DE72 3FX is Priorway Avenue Shops, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Castle Close, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3FX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Castle Close

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

12 Castle Close is a semi-detached house in Borrowash, Derby, Derby (DE72 3FX). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 327.5% above the 2007 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£60/sq ft) was about 40.4% below the postcode norm.

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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 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from Apr 2022

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Castle Close, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Castle Close 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.

12 Castle Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2007).

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£40,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 March 2007Most recent
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3FX: £72,500 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in DE72 3FX

On the street

Versus other Castle Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Castle Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£645

Street avg £1,076

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 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.

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1 Belmont Avenue, Breaston

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3 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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Priorway Avenue Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Ashbrook Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3FX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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