8 HIGGINS ROAD
DERBY, CITY OF DERBY DE24 8YG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
73 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£234,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,219/m²
Local average
£188,440 (+24.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (1,255 of 33,755)
Street crime
537 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Built in 2023 & covered by an NHBC guarantee
- Modern dining kitchen French doors to garden
- Generous lounge
- Master bedroom with en-suite
- Two further bedrooms
- Fully enclosed lawned garden
- Generous driveway
- EPC rating B / Council tax band B
- VIRTUAL 360 TOUR AVAILABLE
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Commuters will appreciate the excellent transport connections, with easy access to major roads such as the A52 and A38, linking to the M1 for travel further afield. Derby city centre is just a short drive away, offering a wider range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Public transport is well-served by local bus routes, and Derby Railway Station provides direct services to major cities.
Entrance to the property is via the entrance lobby with stairs rising to the first floor and a door leading into the ground floor accommodation.
The living room overlooks the front elevation whilst to the rear is a dining kitchen with French doors that open out onto the rear garden. Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with roll edge worksurfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, built-in oven with gas hob and extractor hood over, window to the rear, space for appliances and space for dining table and chairs. Off the kitchen is a small lobby area which leads to the ground floor WC opposite which is a large built-in understairs storage cupboard.
On the first floor stairs lead to a landing with doors leading off to the bedrooms and bathroom which is fitted with a full three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal washbasin and a panelled bath, window to the side.
The master bedroom overlooks the front elevation and features an en-suite shower room fitted with a low flush WC, pedestal washbasin and a shower enclosure with folding door, window to the front.
Bedroom two is a double room overlooking the rear elevation and bedroom three is a single room also overlooking the rear.
Outside to the front of the house is a tarmaced driveway providing off road parking for two large vehicles with a strip of lawned front garden to the side with a newly set hedge. Gated access to the side of the property leads to a fully enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a small paved area adjacent to the rear of the house and a small paved seating area.
Agents note: There is an estate service charge of £60.60
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Driveway
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre
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Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Derby City Council / Tax Band B
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA19082025
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Listed by
Derby
John German
Reference: 166047317
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 07/09/2023
Expiry date: 06/09/2033
Current heating cost: £383/year
Potential heating cost: £383/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
1% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £234,000 | +0.9% |
| Sold | 26/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £231,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 17 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £199,995 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £220,395 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £219,995 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £225,995 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 18 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £207,995 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 22 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £231,995 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 20 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £207,995 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 19 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £209,995 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 29 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £233,746 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 15 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £214,995 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £253,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 21 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £202,995 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 28 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £246,995 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 27 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £249,995 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 23 HIGGINS ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8YG | £219,995 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 163 ABINGDON STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8GD | £161,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 137 ADDISON ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8FJ | £168,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 TENNYSON STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BN | £135,000 | 11/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 MOWBRAY STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BL | £133,000 | 15/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ARKWRIGHT STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8FY | £90,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 153 ABINGDON STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8GD | £85,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 156 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BH | £155,568 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 154 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BH | £133,140 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 DAVENPORT ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8AY | £90,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 HARDWICK STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BA | £140,000 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 TENNYSON STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BN | £143,000 | 09/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 TENNYSON STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE24 8BN | £123,000 | 12/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £223,072 (15 sales)
Area average: £129,726 (12 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): City of Derby. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Derby. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Derby.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Derby: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Tat2 | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Nightingale Road | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Peartree | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Derby | 1.3 miles |
| University | University of Derby | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | Babington Hospital | 8.3 miles |
| Hospital | Ilkeston Community Hospital | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Drugs | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 537 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Spencer Academy | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 30 Mar 2023 |
| Pear Tree Infant School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2023 |
| Pear Tree Community Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2022 |
| Harrington Nursery School | Nursery | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 10 Feb 2014 |
| Lord Street Nursery School | Nursery | 0.7 miles | Good — 4 Nov 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
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).