What kind of home is 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is a semi-detached house.

When did 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX last change hands?

13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX last sold for £140,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,500 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and March 2019, 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX rose from £127,500 to £140,000, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

The current EPC rating for 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WA11 8EX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX use?

The latest EPC at 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX 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.

Which area is 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX in?

13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX sits in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

Police records around 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

The closest primary school to 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is Rainford CofE Primary School (431m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainford High School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

The closest bus stop to 13 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is Holly Crescent, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Derby Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8EX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Derby Drive

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

13 Derby Drive is a semi-detached house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8EX). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 64 m² it's 26.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 30 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 32.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 31.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2019 for £140,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Mar 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD56toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Derby Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Derby Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

13 Derby Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£140,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2019Most recent
£140,000
+9.8%over 5 years
5 August 2013
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 8EX: £230,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WA11 8EX

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Versus other Derby Drive homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Derby Drive is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £1,801

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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 St Helens district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holly Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rainford CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA11 8EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 8EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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