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12 James Close, Derby, DE1 1DL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 James Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 James Close is a semi-detached house in Derby (DE1 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 27th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 48 units on file.

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Everything you need to know about 12 James Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009
Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2021from Feb 2019
EPC improved fromC80toE54
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
100%57%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2022from Oct 2021
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Apr 2025from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromE54toC79
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 James Close, Derby, DE1 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 James Close has no planning applications on record.

76

But the area is active

76 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 James Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other James Close homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 James Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 James Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£114k

1 James Close

DE1 1DP

£114k

1 Millicent Mews, Redbury Close

DE1 1NP

£112k

1 Babington Court, Gower Street

DE1 1RH

£112k

1 Handford Court, Stepping Lane

DE1 1GX

£111k

1 Longstone Walk, Spa Lane

DE1 1PJ

£118k

1 Friar Gate Court, Friar Gate

DE1 1HE

2 bed1 bath
£127k

1 Northway Drive

DE1 1AG

£128k

1 Ashbourne Court

DE1 1GH

1 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Derby district page.
Full Derby report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

37/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wild Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Derby Cathedral School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE1 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DE1 1DL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 James Close, Derby, DE1 1DL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.