Sold STC Terraced

79 MELBOURNE STREET

DERBY, CITY OF DERBY DE1 2GF

3 beds 2 baths 122 m² Listed 17 Jun 2025 (-399d)

£165,000

Reduced on 26 Aug 2025

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (DE1 2GF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY DE1 2GF |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £152,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 02/07/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,216/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,823

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0578-4036-6233-6650-8274)

## Description

The property is offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for both investors and families looking to move quickly.

Inside, the home offers excellent space and versatility. The ground floor features three generously sized reception rooms, providing flexible options for living, dining, or even additional bedrooms, as has been used in the past. To the rear, you’ll find the kitchen with direct access to the courtyard garden, which offers potential to create a pleasant low-maintenance outdoor area.

Upstairs, there are two large double bedrooms, including the master with double windows and its own en-suite. Additionally, there is a further double and a good-sized single bedroom, served by a family bathroom.

Although the property requires modernisation throughout, it presents the perfect blank canvas for those looking to renovate, whether as a family home or a buy-to-let with strong rental potential thanks to its size and location.

A rare opportunity in this area — early viewing is highly recommended.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163432292/1026026) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/163432292/1026027) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163432292/1026028) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12272191
- **Address:** 79 Melbourne Street, DERBY, DE1 2GF
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/04/2017
- **Work Completed:** 13/02/2017
- **Items:** 10 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GF | £152,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 23 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GF | £105,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 110 OSMASTON ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2RD | £230,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 77 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GF | £147,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GE | £135,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GE | £110,000 | 01/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £126,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £158,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £181,185 (31 Terraced, DE1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Derby). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £767/mo
- **Realistic:** £852/mo
- **Optimistic:** £937/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Derby (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,352/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -5.7%
- **10y growth:** 8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Derby; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

122 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£152,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£1,352/m²

Local average

£181,185 (-8.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (74 of 33,755)

Street crime

1267 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

No onward chain
Three reception rooms
Excellent transport links
Walking distance to station
Flexible layout potential
Investment/renovation opportunity

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Garden: Yes

Description

This three-bedroom mid-terrace property on Melbourne Street offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to add their own personal touch. Situated just a stone’s throw from Derby City Centre, the home benefits from superb transport links, with the train station and Pride Park easily accessible on foot or by public transport.

The property is offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for both investors and families looking to move quickly.

Inside, the home offers excellent space and versatility. The ground floor features three generously sized reception rooms, providing flexible options for living, dining, or even additional bedrooms, as has been used in the past. To the rear, you’ll find the kitchen with direct access to the courtyard garden, which offers potential to create a pleasant low-maintenance outdoor area.

Upstairs, there are two large double bedrooms, including the master with double windows and its own en-suite. Additionally, there is a further double and a good-sized single bedroom, served by a family bathroom.

Although the property requires modernisation throughout, it presents the perfect blank canvas for those looking to renovate, whether as a family home or a buy-to-let with strong rental potential thanks to its size and location.

A rare opportunity in this area — early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Derby

Spicerhaart

Reference: 163432292

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/07/2020

Expiry date: 02/07/2030

Current heating cost: £1,216/year

Potential heating cost: £733/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,823

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12272191

Property Details

Street: 79 Melbourne Street

Town: DERBY

Postcode: DE1 2GF

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/04/2017

Work Completed: 13/02/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£152,000	—

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 23 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GF	£105,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
110 OSMASTON ROAD, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2RD	£230,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 77 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GF	£147,000	10/06/2022	Terraced
8 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GE	£135,000	19/04/2022	Terraced
14 MELBOURNE STREET, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE1 2GE	£110,000	01/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £126,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £158,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -5.7%

10y growth 8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): City of Derby. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%

5y (index) 19.1%

10y (index) 50.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Derby. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £767/mo

Realistic £852/mo

Optimistic £937/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Derby.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Derby: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Charnwood Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Beauty Rose	0.1 miles
Shop	Anna Nails	0.1 miles
Train station	Derby	0.5 miles
University	Britannia Mill	1.2 miles
Train station	Peartree	1.2 miles
University	University of Derby - Markeaton Street Campus	1.4 miles
Hospital	Royal Derby Hospital	1.6 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Derby Hospital	2.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	446
Anti-social behaviour	176
Drugs	149
Public order	132
Shoplifting	80
Other theft	79
Criminal damage and arson	59
Burglary	31
Other crime	24
Vehicle crime	23
Robbery	20
Possession of weapons	18
Theft from the person	16
Bicycle theft	14
Total incidents	1267

Within 1 mile during May 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
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2018
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2016
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 26 May 2020
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 26 Jul 2023

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 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,500

Target investor price (1%) £85,200

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).

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