When did 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR last change hands?

5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR last sold for £302,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £111,813 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and July 2025, 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR rose from £111,813 to £302,000, a change of £190,187. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 54% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE1 1FR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR has an active planning application for change of use (ref. 25/01657/FUL), filed in November 2025, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR in?

5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR sits in Derby. It falls within the DE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

Police records around 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR 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.

What schools are near 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

The closest primary school to 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR is Ashgate Primary School (383m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Derby Cathedral School (337m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Vernon Street, DE1 1FR is South Street, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FR

1 planning record

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a property in Derby (DE1 1FR). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–295 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 27). The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 72).

Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 is 55.6% below the 2025 sale of £302,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£684/sq ft) was about 151.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2025. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £302,000.

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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.

5a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for change of use to residential is currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 5a, Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FR

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Flagged:RetrospectiveChange of use

Nov 2025
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use to form a ground floor flat (Use Class C3) - retrospective application
Retrospective
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
25/01657/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£302,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2025Most recent
£302,000
+170.1%over 21 years
30 March 2004
£111,813

Median price across the last 3 sales in DE1 1FR: £295,000 (2022–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Vernon Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

South Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Derby Cathedral School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 1FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

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