7 Slaney Houses, Shelmory Close, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9JH

7 Slaney Houses is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Allenton, Derby, Derby (DE24 9JH). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–43 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £105,000 sits 110% above the 2007 sale of £50,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 70.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.