# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (DE75 7AU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, DERBYSHIRE DE75 7AU |
| Price | £154,500 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £140,000 Mar 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/10/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £611/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/9150-2587-9003-2292-9095)

## Description

The Property

MODERN - SPACIOUS - NO UPWARD CHAIN. Early viewing is a must for this modern and extremely well presented 3 bedroom home ideal for families and first time buyers alike. Having been updated virtually throughout by the current owners including a new boiler and roof,  this spacious property offers an opportunity to move in with little work required other than your own decorative stamp on things! A generously sized, child and pet friendly garden sits to the rear and the property is ideally situated for local shops, amenities & schools as well as excellent transport links.

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Front Reception

Spacious yet with a cosy feel to this front reception room with carpet flooring, composite double glazed front door, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and nicely presented.

Inner Hall

An inner hall with laminate flooring leads from the front reception room to the rear reception room and offers a really handy and sizeable walk in pantry and storage.

Reception Room

To the rear of the house sits a second well proportioned and modern reception room with laminate flooring and UPVC French doors leading out to the rear yard and gardens.

Kitchen

A galley styled kitchen with modern styled fitted base & wall units finished in white in addition to tiled flooring, ceiling mounted spotlight lighting, inset 1.5 bowl sink unit with swan neck chrome mixer tap fitting, inbuilt electric oven, 4 ring ceramic hob with extractor over, recess for a tall fridge freezer, plumbing for an under counter washing machine, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and UPVC double glazed rear door leading out to the rear yard and gardens.

Downstairs Bathroom

A modern newly fitted bathroom sits on the downstairs level much like all properties locally of this style. With floor to ceiling matching ceramic tiling, chrome wall mounted heated towel radiator, bath with a thermostatic shower over incorporating dual shower head fittings with rainfall style fitting, vanity storage mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap fitting, low level flush wc and UPVC double glazed window with privacy glass. 

Staircase

A carpeted staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing with a handy recessed walk in storage cupboard and loft access.

Bedroom One

A larger than average master bedroom sits to the rear of the house. Ample space for the largest of beds and additional furniture finished with carpet flooring and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens.

Bedroom Two

The second bedroom is again a good sized double finished with carpet flooring and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three

Completing the first floor is a single yet again well proportioned third bedroom again finished with carpet flooring and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Garden

To the front sits a low maintenance garden with dwarf wall, gate paved pathway and decorative slate.

A shared covered pathway leads to a private and enclosed rear garden with security gate, paved courtyard with outside tap. A separate raised decked patio area with outside mains power socket provides a great space to relax or entertain friends & family and leads to a neat lawn bordered by raised sleeper beds. Finally to the top of the garden sits a smaller artificial turfed area with storage shed.

**Property ownership information**

Tenure: Freehold

Council tax band: A

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## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/128003393/1276837) - Front
- ![Reception Room Two](/listings/photos/128003393/1276838) - Reception Room Two
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/128003393/1276840) - Kitchen
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128003393/1276842) - Rear Garden
- ![Front Reception](/listings/photos/128003393/1276844) - Front Reception
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/128003393/1276846) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/128003393/1276848) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/128003393/1276850) - Bathroom
- ![Reception Room Two](/listings/photos/128003393/1276852) - Reception Room Two
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/128003393/1276855) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/128003393/1276857) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/128003393/1276859) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/128003393/1276860) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/128003393/1276861) - Bedroom Three
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128003393/1276862) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/128003393/1276863) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/128003393/1276864) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £140,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 26 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £90,000 | 30/10/2015 | Terraced |
| 26 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £33,000 | 19/10/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 MARSHALL STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AT | £155,000 | 14/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 46 HOLBROOK STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AY | £110,000 | 14/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 OAKLANDS AVENUE, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7BB | £135,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 91 HOLBROOK STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7BA | £120,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 MARSHALL STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AT | £150,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 104 HOLBROOK STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7BA | £138,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 MANSFIELD ROAD, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AQ | £225,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 66 HOLBROOK STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7BA | £180,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 BUTCHERS WAY, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7WQ | £215,000 | 19/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £105,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 MANSFIELD ROAD, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AJ | £235,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 61 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £205,000 | 06/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BUTCHERS WAY, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7WQ | £210,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 55 STONE AVENUE, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7TB | £185,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 100 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AW | £140,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 STARTHE BANK, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AX | £142,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 98A HOLBROOK STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7BA | £143,000 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 NEWTON DRIVE, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7TQ | £170,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 MANSFIELD ROAD, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AQ | £160,000 | 13/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 STONE AVENUE, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7TB | £170,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 24 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £112,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 MARSHALL STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AT | £367,500 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 STARTHE BANK, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AX | £103,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £250,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £115,000 | 21/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 HOWITT STREET, HEANOR, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE, DE75 7AU | £121,000 | 09/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £151,333 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £172,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £130,873 (28 Terraced, DE75, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +18.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £710/mo
- **Realistic:** £789/mo
- **Optimistic:** £868/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Grace Crescent, DE75 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Breach Road, DE75 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Campbell St, NG16 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £222/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,907/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.1%
- **10y growth:** 15.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Amber Valley; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 67.2%

## Flood risk

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

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