What type of property is 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ sell for?

1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ last sold for £26,950 in September 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ 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 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ located?

1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ sits in Derby. It falls within the DE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

Police records around 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ 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 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ is Markeaton Primary School (1.1km), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Landau Forte College (324m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Buchanan Street, DE1 3BZ is Leonardo Hotel, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Buchanan Street, Derby, DE1 3BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Buchanan Street

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

1 Buchanan Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Derby (DE1 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Held since September 1995 — that's 31 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 545.6% above the 1995 sale of £26,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£37/sq ft) was about 25.7% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Buchanan Street, Derby, DE1 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Buchanan Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

35 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.

Latest sale on 1 Buchanan Street was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£26,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 1995Most recent
£26,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE1 3BZ: £105,000 (2025–1998).

Nearby sales in DE1 3BZ

On the street

Versus other Buchanan Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Buchanan Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£396

Street avg £1,316

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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

Leonardo Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Landau Forte College. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE1 3BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE1 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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