What type of property is 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE1 1GX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX 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 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX located?

1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX sits in Derby. It falls within the DE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

Police records around 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX 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 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

The closest primary school to 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX is Ashgate Primary School (181m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Derby Cathedral School (374m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Handford Court, DE1 1GX is Merchant Street, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Handford Court, Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GX

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Derby (DE1 1GX). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the 14th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–405 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 33 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Handford Court, Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE1 1GX: £80,000 (2021–2021).

Nearby sales in DE1 1GX

On the street

Versus other Handford Court homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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

Merchant Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ashgate Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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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 1GX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 1GX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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