What kind of home is 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS last change hands?

10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS last sold for £156,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

The current EPC rating for 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS use?

The latest EPC at 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS 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 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS in?

10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS sits in Borrowash, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS show an average of 83 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

The closest primary school to 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS is Ashbrook Infant School (485m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Park School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS?

The closest bus stop to 10 Dovecote Drive, DE72 3LS is Victoria Avenue, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 10 Dovecote Drive

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

10 Dovecote Drive is a mid-terrace house in Borrowash, Derby, Derby (DE72 3LS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 21.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £156,000.

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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

May 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Dovecote Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

10 Dovecote Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£156,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£156,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3LS: £229,950 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in DE72 3LS

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 10 Dovecote Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,294

Street avg £2,154

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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.

£170k

1 Belvoir Close, Breaston

DE72 3UP

£220k

1 Bradbury Close, Borrowash

DE72 3GY

£164k

1 Beech Avenue, Borrowash

DE72 3JR

£221k

1 Blind Lane, Breaston

DE72 3DW

3 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Anne Potter Close, Ockbrook

DE72 3TD

3 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Albert Cottages, Bakehouse Lane, Ockbrook

DE72 3RH

£245k

1 Belmont Avenue, Breaston

DE72 3AA

3 bed

£261k

1 Boathouse, Wilne Road, Draycott

DE72 3QG

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

83/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Victoria Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashbrook Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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