Derby Cottage, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
About Derby Cottage
Derby Cottage is a mid-terrace house in Ambleside (LA22 9DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 sits 148.4% above the 2002 sale of £153,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 55.7% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Derby Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Planning history
Derby Cottage has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Derby Cottage
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
Derby Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£380,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.9% per year over 6 years.
£153,000
Growth on file: 16.9% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
11 July 2002Most recent
£153,000
+157.1%over 6 years20 June 1996
£59,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LA22 9DJ: £425,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in LA22 9DJ
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Sold Oct 2025
£250,000Oxford House, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
Sold Jan 2024
£375,000Park House, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
Sold Apr 2023
£560,000Brantwood, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
Sold Jul 2022
£445,000Graythorne Cottage, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
Sold Jun 2021
£425,000
Everything we know about Derby Cottage, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Compston Road homes
On years held, Derby Cottage stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,366
Street avg £3,046
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 115 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 t/year
Street avg 9.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.3 km
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.
Closest school
0.1 km
Ambleside CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB