# 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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026012) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026016) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026018) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026019) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026021) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026023) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026024) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163432292/1026025) ## 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)