2 SMITH AVENUE
DERBY, MELBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DE73 8DB
£240,000
Property details
Floor area
84 m²
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£240,000 Dec 2020
Price per m²
£2,857/m²
Local average
£312,811 (-23.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,627 of 33,755)
Street crime
17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroomed Sem Detached Family Home
- Light and Airy Lounge
- Modern Kitchen / Diner
- Bedroom One With En Suite Shower
- Two further Good Sized Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom | Planning Permission (Ref. No. 9/2018/0501)
- Off Road Parking For Two Cars
- Southerly Facing Rear Garden
- Outbuildings (Utility Room, W.C, Storage)
- Popular Village Location | EER: 'D'
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Melbourne - The Location - MELBOURNE (the name means 'mill on the brook' or 'a mill stream') is a small attractive Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire set in rolling countryside and is situated midway between the major city of Derby in the north and the bustling town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the south. The town contains a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and there are several good schools in the area. The property has good access to the A50, the M1 and M42 motorways, making it within easy reach of many Midland towns and cities.
Accommodation In Detail -
Entrance Hallway - With a slate tiled floor, shelving, a radiator, stairs to the first floor accommodation, doors to the lounge and kitchen / diner and a UPVC double glazed front window.
Light And Airy Lounge - 3.88 x 3.43 (12'8" x 11'3") - The focal point of this room is the cast iron multi-fuel burner set in a recess with black slate hearth. A polished wood floor, TV aerial point, a radiator and a UPVC double glazed front window.
Modern Kitchen / Diner - 5.9 max x 2.96 (19'4" max x 9'8") - Fitted with a range of base and drawer units, solid oak worktops, an inset Belfast sink with a mixer tap over, an inset electric oven with a four ring gas hob and an extractor hood overhead. Other features include an integral dishwasher, a radiator, a slate tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, downlights, a pantry cupboard, a door to the outdoor utility room, W.C and storage, double glazed doors to the rear garden and two UPVC double glazed front and side windows.
First Floor Accommodation -
Landing - With a loft access hatch, smoke detector, the airing cupboard housing the Worcester combi boiler, doors to the bedrooms and bathroom and a UPVC double glazed front window.
Bedroom One - 3.44 x 3.16 (11'3" x 10'4") - With a radiator, TV aerial point, a door to the en suite shower room and two UPVC double glazed rear windows.
En Suite Shower Room - Comprising: a fully tiled shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower overhead, a pedestal wash hand basin and an extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 3.73 x 3.02 (12'2" x 9'10") - With a radiator and two UPVC double glazed rear and side windows.
Bedroom Three - 2.65 x 2.41 (8'8" x 7'10") - With a built-in storage cupboard, radiator and a UPVC double glazed front window.
Family Bathroom - 2.09 x 1.66 (6'10" x 5'5") - Comprising: a panelled bath with a wall mounted shower overhead, a pedestal wash hand basin and a dual flush toilet. Other features include a chrome ladder towel rail, tiled walls and two UPVC double glazed opaque side windows.
Outside -
Front Elevation And Parking - There is off road parking for up to two cars on the gravelled driveway and a slate path to the front door. a wooden gate leads to the:
Covered Side Passageway - Open to the garden at the rear. With three brick outbuildings including a utility room, W.C and a useful storage room.
Southerly-Facing Rear Garden - The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a slate patio seating area.
And Finally... -
Planning Permission - The property has planning permission granted for a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension (Ref. No. 9/2018/0501)
Council Tax Band: - The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'B'
How To Get There - From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of MELBOURNE: Turn left into Market Place. Take the second right turn into Chapel Street and then, at the sharp right hand bend, turn left into Pack Horse Road. Follow this road - past the school - and then take the second turning on the right into Smith Avenue and the property is located on your right hand side identified by our 'FOR SALE' board.
Please Note: - SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.
Listed by
Melbourne
Newton Fallowell
Reference: 84138670
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
47% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/12/2020 (5 years ago) | £240,000 | +46.8% |
| Sold | 31/03/2014 (12 years ago) | £163,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 NETTLEFOLD CRESCENT, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DA | £320,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MARLPIT ROAD, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8JY | £295,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 WINDSOR AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FN | £425,000 | 07/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 WINDSOR AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FN | £425,000 | 07/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 HUNTINGDON COURT, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8LZ | £258,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 45 QUEENSWAY, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FG | £255,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 SMITH AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DB | £500,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 18 SMITH AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DB | £745,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 20 SMITH AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DB | £825,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 37 WOODLANDS WAY, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DR | £285,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 1 SMITH AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DB | £560,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 33 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DP | £310,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DP | £264,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DP | £260,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DQ | £235,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DP | £325,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 WINDSOR AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FN | £430,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 WOODLANDS WAY, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DR | £255,599 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 QUEENSWAY, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8FG | £240,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 THE WOODLANDS, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DP | £269,950 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODLANDS WAY, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DR | £192,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 12 SMITH AVENUE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8DB | £295,000 | 22/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 42 HUNTINGDON COURT, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8LZ | £235,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 CARTWRIGHT CLOSE, MELBOURNE, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8LA | £327,500 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 NEWTON WONDER COURT, KINGS NEWTON, DERBY, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE73 8HE | £265,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £585,000 (5 sales)
Area average: £293,602 (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): South Derbyshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Derbyshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Derbyshire.
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 | Queensway | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Nettlefold Crescent | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Cottage Antiques | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Melbourbe Deli | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Peartree | 5.0 miles |
| Train station | Spondon | 5.7 miles |
| Hospital | Whitwick Health Centre | 6.6 miles |
| University | University of Derby | 8.0 miles |
| University | Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park | 8.9 miles |
| Hospital | Queen's Hospital | 9.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 31 Mar 2022 |
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 13 Jul 2015 |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2014 |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 27 Mar 2012 |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, The Lilypool, DE73 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).