What type of property is 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT last change hands?

42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT last sold for £160,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,500 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and September 2021, 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT rose from £36,500 to £160,000, a change of £123,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

The current EPC rating for 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (659 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT located?

42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT sits in Derby. It falls within the DE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

Police records around 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT show an average of 37 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (213% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

The closest primary school to 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT is Ashgate Primary School (507m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Derby Cathedral School (143m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT?

The closest bus stop to 42 Ponsonby Terrace, DE1 1DT is Wild Street, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Ponsonby Terrace, Derby, DE1 1DT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

659 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Ponsonby Terrace

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

42 Ponsonby Terrace is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Derby (DE1 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 659 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2011) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). The latest certificate is from June 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 is 19.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 62.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £160,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-east-facing
GarageYes
Summer houseYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42 Ponsonby Terrace's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jun 2021

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Ponsonby Terrace, Derby, DE1 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Ponsonby Terrace has no planning applications on record.

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.

42 Ponsonby Terrace has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2021Most recent
£160,000
+49.5%over 4 years
18 November 2016
£107,000
+193.2%over 19 years
21 August 1997
£36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE1 1DT: £148,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in DE1 1DT

On the street

Versus other Ponsonby Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 42 Ponsonby Terrace runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,614

Street avg £1,894

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Wild Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Derby Cathedral School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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