What type of property is 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW last sold for £65,000 in February 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,500 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and February 2000, 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW rose from £34,500 to £65,000, a change of £30,500. That works out to roughly +16.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE72 3SW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW 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.

Where is 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW located?

6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW sits in Risley, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

Police records around 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW 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.

Which schools serve 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

The closest primary school to 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School (712m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Friesland School (213m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW?

The closest bus stop to 6 Rushy Lane, DE72 3SW is Friesland School, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Rushy Lane, Risley, Derby, DE72 3SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Rushy Lane

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

6 Rushy Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Risley, Derby, Derby (DE72 3SW). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since February 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 330.8% above the 2000 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£52/sq ft) was about 75.7% below the postcode norm. At 117 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (156 m² median across 14 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Feb 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Rushy Lane, Risley, Derby, DE72 3SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Rushy Lane 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.

6 Rushy Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£65,000

Growth on file: 16.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2000Most recent
£65,000
+88.4%over 4 years
15 December 1995
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3SW: £290,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in DE72 3SW

On the street

Versus other Rushy Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Rushy Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£556

Street avg £2,783

Strongly below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 150 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 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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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Friesland School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Friesland School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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