What type of property is 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA last change hands?

8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA last sold for £115,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

The current EPC rating for 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA located?

8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA sits in Risley, Derby, Derby. It falls within the DE72 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

Police records around 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

The closest primary school to 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA is Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School (602m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Friesland School (301m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA?

The closest bus stop to 8 First Avenue, DE72 3TA is Second Avenue, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 First Avenue, Risley, Derby, DE72 3TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 First Avenue

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

8 First Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Risley, Derby, Derby (DE72 3TA). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in April 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 85.2% above the 2008 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 29.2% 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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 First Avenue, Risley, Derby, DE72 3TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 April 2008Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE72 3TA: £187,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in DE72 3TA

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 First Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,369

Street avg £2,104

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Albert Road, Breaston

DE72 3DL

3 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Belmont Avenue, Breaston

DE72 3AA

3 bed

£251k

1 Belle Vue Terrace, Borrowash

DE72 3LF

3 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Belmont Drive, Borrowash

DE72 3GW

3 bed1 bath

£299k

1 Borrowfield, Borrowash

DE72 3LB

3 bed1 bath

£111k

1 Brookview Court, Borrowash

DE72 3XF

1 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Second Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Friesland School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE72 3TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE72 3TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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