What kind of home is 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

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

What energy rating does 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA11 8EX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

2 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 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX in?

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

Is 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Derby Drive, WA11 8EX is Holly Crescent, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Derby Drive

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

2 Derby Drive is a semi-detached house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8EX). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 98 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Derby Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Derby Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in WA11 8EX

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On the street

Versus other Derby Drive homes

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

On floor area, 2 Derby Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

Comparables

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2 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 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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FAQ

Common questions

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