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8 Briar Close, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3GB

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Briar Close

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

8 Briar Close is a semi-detached house in Borrowash, Derby, Derby (DE72 3GB). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73).

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 148 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 sits 168.6% above the 2004 sale of £119,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 41% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2035

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Briar Close, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 8 Briar Close.

1 application on record at 8 Briar Close, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3GB

1decisions1extensions3documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    PART TWO STOREY, PART SINGLE STOREY SIDE & REAR EXTENSION

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    0615/0012
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

8 Briar Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£119,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 2004Most recent

    £119,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3GB: £195,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Briar Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Briar Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£807

Street avg £1,663

Strongly below

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Briar Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£300k

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£363k

1 Appian Close, Borrowash

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£280k

1 Albert Road, Breaston

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3 bed1 bath
£275k

1 Ashmeadow, Borrowash

DE72 3LA

£265k

1 Belmont Drive, Borrowash

DE72 3GW

3 bed1 bath
£263k

1 Belle Vue Terrace, Borrowash

DE72 3LF

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

83/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Barrons Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ashbrook Infant School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3GB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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