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25a, Flat 6, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 33
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 25a

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

25a is a semi-detached house in Derby (DE1 2RU). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows an F (score 33), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 38 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 25a, where floor areas span 35–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to E, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (33 versus a best of 52).

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

25a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F33
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Dec 2012
EPC improved fromF21toE48
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2020from Sept 2018
EPC improved fromE48toF33
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25a, Flat 6, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

25 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.

25a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE1 2RU: £170,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Railway Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

25a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

33 (F)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25a

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.
£126k

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£128k

1 The Spot Flats, The Spot, Osmaston Road

DE1 2JD

Flat
£130k

12 The Spot Flats, The Spot, Osmaston Road

DE1 2JD

Flat
£132k

2 The Spot Flats, The Spot, Osmaston Road

DE1 2JD

Flat
£133k

25a, Flat 4, Railway Terrace

DE1 2RU

Flat
£137k

143 145, Flat 2, London Road

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Flat
£137k

4 5, Flat 12, Charnwood Street

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Flat
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

37/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Derby Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Castleward Spencer Academy. 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 2RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DE1 2RU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 2RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.6dB

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 25a, Flat 6, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.