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5 Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Dovecote Drive

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

5 Dovecote Drive is a semi-detached house in Borrowash, Derby, Derby (DE72 3LS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dovecote Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

5 Dovecote Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3LS: £191,000 (2025–2020).

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

62 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dovecote Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£156k

1 Albert Cottages, Bakehouse Lane, Ockbrook

DE72 3RH

£233k

1 Albert Road, Breaston

DE72 3DL

3 bed1 bath
£519k

1 Amelia Close, Breaston

DE72 3XJ

4 bed2 bath
£230k

1 Anne Potter Close, Ockbrook

DE72 3TD

3 bed1 bath
£368k

1 Appian Close, Borrowash

DE72 3LY

4 bed
£314k

1 Appletree Close, Borrowash

DE72 3LU

£298k

1 Ashbrook Avenue, Borrowash

DE72 3JE

5 bed2 bath
£274k

1 Ashmeadow, Borrowash

DE72 3LA

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

0.1 km

Victoria Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashbrook Infant School. 12 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 3LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DE72 3LS

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Dovecote Drive, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3LS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.