What kind of home is 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD sell for?

7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD last sold for £430,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD have?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (2,293 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD use?

The latest EPC at 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD in?

7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD sits in Diseworth, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE74 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

Police records around 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

The closest primary school to 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD is Diseworth Church of England Primary School (35m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Donington College (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD?

The closest bus stop to 7a, Grimesgate, DE74 2QD is Clements Gate, 134m away. The nearest airport option is East Midlands Airport, 920m away.

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7a, Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, DE74 2QD

EV charger

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

213 m²

2293 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a four-bedroom detached house in Diseworth, Derby, Derby (DE74 2QD). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £605,000 is 40.7% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

Building

Central heatingYes
EV chargerYes
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.

7a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Mar 2015

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, DE74 2QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

39 notable applications 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.

7a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£430,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 October 2015Most recent
£430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE74 2QD: £399,950 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in DE74 2QD

On the street

Versus other Grimesgate homes

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

Years Held for 7a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,019

Street avg £2,627

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Floor Area

213 m²

Street avg 211 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 10.2 t/year

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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.

£431k

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£408k

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DE74 2BE

4 bed2 bath

£338k

1 Broadhill Road, Kegworth

DE74 2DQ

4 bed2 bath

£444k

1 Brooklet Farm, Isley Walton, Castle Donington

DE74 2RL

3 bed

£430k

1 Borough Street, Castle Donington

DE74 2LA

5 bed3 bath

£326k

1 Apiary Gate, Castle Donington

DE74 2JA

3 bed2 bath

£560k

1 Balmoral Court, Hemington

DE74 2PX

6 bed

£663k

1 Avocet Close, Diseworth

DE74 2BG

6 bed4 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

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

Clements Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Diseworth Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE74 2QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE74 2QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7a, Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, DE74 2QD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.