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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Darwin Fields Close, Breadsall

DE21 5LS

DERBY

Current

B

81

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DERBY, DE21 5LS. The property offers 211m² (2271 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £937, comprising £726 for heating, £119 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2015 for £575,000.

How Does 4, Darwin Fields Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this DERBY property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £937 are approximately £863 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 211m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DE21 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs DERBY

This property81
Average62
+31% better
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vs DE21

This property81
Average58
+40% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £241/year more than the DERBY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 6 Jul 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Darwin Fields Close

Breadsall

DE21 5LS

DERBY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

211.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

19 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

107 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Jul 2015

new dwelling

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About DERBY

DERBY is situated in Derbyshire, East Midlands. Properties in DERBY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The DE21 postcode district contains over 16900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£575,000

30 July 2015

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

£726.0/yr

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Hot Water

£119.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£92.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Breadsall CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDE21 5LF

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Breadsall Hill Top Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDE21 4ET

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Da Vinci Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayDE21 4ET

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Parkview Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE21 2RQ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Roe Farm Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayDE21 4HG

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Beaufort Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDE21 6BT
?Not yet rated

Little Eaton Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDE21 5AB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Cavendish Close Infant School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDE21 4LY

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 20 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Moderate86 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

41 incidents (48%)

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Anti-social behaviour

9 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

7 incidents (8%)

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Public order

6 incidents (7%)

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Theft

5 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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