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31 Hobson Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4LL

UPRN:100030133982Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:35:58.780575+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
31 Hobson Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4LL

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£299,000
£284k - £314kHigh
Estimate
£299k
Range
£284k – £314k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
4.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

31 Hobson Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 52/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (75/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
52/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£299,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield4.41%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.7%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+4.3%
Last Sold Price£140,005 (2015-12-18)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DE7 4LL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA/2026/0522
    Two Storey Side Extension with Outbuilding
    Pending
  • PA/2026/0497
    Erection of replacement boundary fencing.
    Conditions
  • PA/2026/0368
    Change of use from Sui generis to class C3a. Minor demolitions and the addition of an extra floor to enable the conversion of the former night-club into 10 self contained dwellings.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-12-18
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,673
Population Density4,185 /km²
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 59%65+ 26%

Schools Nearby

  • St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Field House Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Kirk Hallam Community Academy
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Hallam Fields Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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