The Dovecote, Breedon On The Hill, Derby
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE73 8JD.
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At a glance
8 property sales on The Dovecote, Breedon On The Hill, Derby have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 8 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £313,750. Average sale prices rose from £211,250 in 2019 to £256,250 in 2024 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 25% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Dovecote range from £150,000 to £375,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Dovecote compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Dovecote has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DE73 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £313,750 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £182,500 | 15 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £162,500 | 21 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on The Dovecote
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 8 Nov 2024 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 15 May 2024 | £207,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 30 Nov 2023 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 21 Dec 2022 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 7 May 2021 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 1 Apr 2021 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 26 Sep 2019 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Dovecote DE73 8JD | 14 Jun 2019 | £157,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, The Dovecote | £265,000 (Sep 2019) → £310,000 (May 2021) | +17% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near The Dovecote
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School 58 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Worthington School 52 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Melbourne Junior School 226 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School 139 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Cross Street (opp, Main Street) 2 min walk
- Cross Street (adj, Main Street) 3 min walk
- Tonge Lane (adj, Main Street) 5 min walk
- The Green (outside, The Green) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice
Melbourne & Chellaston Mp, Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby · 1.9 mi - Manor House Surgery
1 Mill Lane, Belton, Loughborough · 2.6 mi - Castle Donington Surgery
53 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby · 3.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Melbourne Derby Road Local · 2.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Castle Donington Welsted Road Local · 2.9 mi
- Spar Spar - East Midlands Airport · 3.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Borough Street Castle Donington · 3.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- The Melbourne Dental Practice · 2.0 mi
- Castle Donington Dental Care · 3.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 490 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,096 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 92% |
Share of homes across North West Leicestershire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around The Dovecote
Ethnic group
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.1% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 35.7% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.1% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 47% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.5% | 35.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.1% | 38% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.9% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North West Leicestershire.
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Council tax here
North West Leicestershire Band D is £2,418 a year (Band A £1,612). See every band.
Estate agents near The Dovecote
- Melbourne Sales and Lettings 2.0 mi
- Ashley Adams 2.0 mi
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