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Energy Performance Certificate

2, Marcus Street

DE1 3SE

DERBY

Current

D

62

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in DERBY, DE1 3SE. The property offers 58m² (624 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £933, comprising £653 for heating, £182 for hot water, and £98 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for £104,000, with 4 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 2, Marcus Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this DERBY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £933 are approximately £867 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 58m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DE1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs DERBY

This property62
Average62
At average
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vs DE1

This property62
Average65
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £237/year more than the DERBY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jan 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

2, Marcus Street

DE1 3SE

DERBY

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

58.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

73 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

433 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Jan 2020

marketed sale

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About DERBY

DERBY is situated in Derbyshire, East Midlands. Properties in DERBY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The DE1 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the DERBY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£104,000

25 October 2024

Type: Terraced

+£20,000(+23.8%)

vs previous sale

£84,000

3 May 2024

Type: Flat

+£1,000(+1.2%)

vs previous sale

£83,000

17 May 2021

Type: Terraced

£0(0.0%)

vs previous sale

£83,000

6 September 2016

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 4 times since 2015. Value has increased by 25.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£653.0/yr

Save £376/yr

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Hot Water

£182.0/yr

Save £15/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£98.0/yr

Save £44/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Landau Forte College

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayDE1 2LF

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Beaufort Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDE21 6BT
?Not yet rated

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDE22 1AU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Derwent Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDE21 6AL

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Markeaton Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE22 1HL

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayDE22 1JD

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE22 1EF

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Roe Farm Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayDE21 4HG

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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