53 PRUNING DRIVE
RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE DE5 3QG
£385,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
124 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£365,000 Dec 2024
Price per m²
£3,105/m²
Local average
£332,271 (+15.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,489 of 33,755)
Street crime
176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Stylish Detached Home - Built 2023
- Countryside Views
- Located on the Edge of the Development
- Spacious Lounge
- Superb Living Kitchen/Dining Room
- Four Generous Sized Bedrooms
- Fitted En-Suite & Fitted Family Bathroom
- Large Enclosed Rear Garden
- Driveway & Brick Double Garage
- Cul-de-Sac Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The Location - The property gives easy access to Ripley town centre, which offers a good range of local amenities including shops, market, restaurants, primary/secondary schools, recreational facilities and regular bus services. Its convenient position benefits for those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits with the open countryside, which is easily accessible.
The famous old market town of Ashbourne, known as the gateway to Dovedale and The Peak District National Park is situated some 15 miles to the west. Matlock, Bakewell and Chatsworth House are also within easy travelling distance. The City of Derby is approximately 9 miles to the south.
There is easy access on to the A38 leading to the M1 motorway (Junction 26 and 28). It is also convenient for access to Chesterfield, Sheffield and Nottingham.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Storm Porch - With outside lights.
Entrance Hall - 2.79 x 2.03 (9'1" x 6'7") - With entrance door, radiator and staircase leading to first floor.
Cloakroom - 1.37 x 1.02 (4'5" x 3'4") - With low level WC, fitted washbasin, tiled splash-backs, heated chrome towel rail/radiator extractor fan and internal door with chrome fittings.
Lounge - 6.47 x 3.38 (21'2" x 11'1") - With two radiators, three double glazed windows and internal door with chrome fittings.
Living Kitchen/Dining Room -
Dining Area - With radiator, double glazed window and double glazed bay window with matching side double glazed French doors opening onto paved patio and large rear garden.
Kitchen Area - With one and a half sink unit with mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with matching worktops, built-in four ring induction hob with glass splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over, built-in stainless steel electric fan assisted oven, built-in stainless steel microwave oven, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, radiator, continuation of the worktop forming a useful breakfast bar area, spotlights to ceiling, double glazed window, open space leading into dining area and internal door opening into utility room.
Utility Room - 2.03 x 1.87 (6'7" x 6'1") - With single stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, matching fitted base cupboards with matching worktops, concealed wall mounted central heating boiler, radiator, half glazed door giving access to side and door giving access to useful under-stairs storage cupboard.
Useful Under-Stairs Cupboard - With internal door with chrome fittings.
First Floor -
Landing - With built-in storage cupboard, attractive balustrade, radiator, built-in cupboard housing the high-efficiency hot water cylinder, double glazed window with fitted blind and access to roof space.
Bedroom One - 3.53 x 2.90 (11'6" x 9'6") - With fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window with countryside views and internal door with chrome fittings.
En-Suite - 2.02 x 1.43 (6'7" x 4'8") - With separate double shower cubicle with chrome fittings including shower, fitted washbasin with chrome fittings with fitted base cupboard underneath, low level WC, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, fully tiled walls with matching tiled flooring, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, double glazed obscure window and internal door with chrome fittings.
Bedroom Two - 3.51 x 3.16 (11'6" x 10'4") - With radiator, double glazed window overlooking rear garden and internal door with chrome fittings.
Bedroom Three - 2.91 x 2.55 (9'6" x 8'4") - With fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window and internal door with chrome fittings.
Bedroom Four - 3.26 x 2.61 (10'8" x 8'6") - With radiator, two double glazed windows both having fitted blinds with countryside views and internal door with chrome fittings.
Family Bathroom - 2.11 x 1.98 (6'11" x 6'5") - With bath with electric shower over and shower screen door, fitted washbasin with fitted base cupboard underneath, low level WC, fully tiled walls with matching titled flooring, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, shaver point, double glazed obscure window and internal door with chrome fittings.
Garden - Being of a major asset and sale to this particular property is its large rear garden enclosed by fencing with feature specimen tree.
Driveway - A double width tarmac driveway provides car standing space for two cars.
Brick Double Garage - 6.67 x 6.03 (21'10" x 19'9") - With power, lighting and two matching front doors.
Council Tax Band - D - Amber Valley
Listed by
Duffield
Smartmove
Reference: 149166002
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 28/11/2023
Expiry date: 27/11/2033
Current heating cost: £598/year
Potential heating cost: £601/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
3% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/12/2024 (1 year ago) | £365,000 | +2.8% |
| Sold | 15/12/2023 (2 years ago) | £354,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 COPSE DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QB | £330,000 | 08/01/2026 | Detached |
| 158 PEASEHILL, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3JN | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 19 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £286,000 | 06/10/2025 | Detached |
| 38 POLLARDING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QF | £336,500 | 30/05/2025 | Detached |
| 41 POLLARDING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QF | £358,500 | 30/05/2025 | Detached |
| 34 POLLARDING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QF | £287,950 | 29/05/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 6 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £309,950 | 29/11/2024 | Detached |
| 37 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £330,000 | 20/09/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 37 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £277,950 | 02/08/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 38 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £344,950 | 14/12/2023 | Detached |
| 63 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £319,950 | 13/11/2023 | Detached |
| 54 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £337,500 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| 2 BRITANNIA AVENUE, WAINGROVES, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 9TW | £219,950 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 9 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £260,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £304,950 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £273,000 | 13/01/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 3 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £265,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £326,500 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 19 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £261,900 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 1 PRUNING DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QG | £266,000 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £305,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 38 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £300,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 15 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £315,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 46 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £324,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 42 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £298,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 36 COPPICE FARM ROAD, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3NZ | £265,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 TERMINUS DRIVE, RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3QQ | £336,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £285,264 (7 sales)
Area average: £304,635 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Amber Valley. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Amber Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Amber Valley.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Derby: £932/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Methodist Church | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Honeyfield Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Select & Save | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Travis Perkins | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Butterley | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Swanwick Junction | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Babington Hospital | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Ilkeston Community Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| University | University of Derby | 8.3 miles |
| University | Nottingham Trent University Vision University Centre | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 176 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waingroves Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 9 Sep 2015 |
| The Ripley Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2020 |
| Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2016 |
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 Dec 2015 |
| Ripley Junior School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2018 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).