What kind of home is 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What energy rating does 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE72 3RQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ in?

2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ sits in Ockbrook, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

What is crime like near 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

Police records around 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ 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 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ is Redhill Primary School (434m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Park School (2.7km).

How well connected is 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Orchard Close, DE72 3RQ is Collier Lane, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Orchard Close, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RQ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Orchard Close

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

2 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ockbrook, Derby, Derby (DE72 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageDetached
LandYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Close, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Orchard Close, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RQ

1 live now

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby

Jan 2026
Outline
Outcome in report
Lawful development certificate to create a new access, on COLLIER LANE, using 6 dropped kerbs which will allow us access across the footpath to the gravelled drive way.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
0126/0003
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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.

2 Orchard Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£263,000

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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 3RQ: £375,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in DE72 3RQ

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Orchard Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Collier Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Redhill Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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