Summary - 8 St. James Road, DERBY DE23 8QY
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Three-bed auction lot — affordable refurbishment project near Normanton Road shops.
Three-bedroom Victorian terraced house with small rear garden and front forecourt
Guide price £75,000–£95,000 — auction 14 Oct 2025, sold as-is
Freehold; approx. 820 sq ft; two reception rooms and separate w.c.
Property requires updating; services and appliances untested — survey advised
EPC awaited; documentation charge £1,500 (incl. VAT) on completion
Area: very deprived with very high crime — affects resale/owner-occupier appeal
Good transport links, close to Normanton Road shops; fast broadband, excellent mobile
Nearby schools rated Good–Outstanding; local amenities and faith centres plentiful
This three-bedroom Victorian terraced house on St. James Road is offered for auction with a guide of £75,000–£95,000. Set back from the road behind a small forecourt and with a rear garden, the property occupies an average-sized footprint (approximately 820 sq ft) and offers two reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and separate w.c. It is freehold and will be sold at the Midlands Auction Centre on 14 October 2025. EPC is awaited.
The house is a clear renovation opportunity: many original period features remain but interiors and finishes are worn and will need updating. Services and appliances have not been tested; buyers should commission a survey. Legal pack information and bidding registration are required in advance, and an auction documentation charge of £1,500 (including VAT) plus a holding deposit will apply on successful registration.
Location strengths include quick access to Normanton Road shopping, frequent bus routes into Derby city centre, fast broadband and excellent mobile coverage. Nearby schools include several rated Good or Outstanding, and the neighbourhood has a wide range of local amenities and places of worship. Note the property sits in a very deprived area with very high recorded crime rates; this will affect resale or owner-occupier desirability but can inform lettings strategy and pricing.
This lot suits investors or experienced refurbishers looking for an affordable, centrally located city terrace with rental or resale potential after renovation. Buyers must attend the auction prepared: check the legal pack, budget for immediate works, factor in buyer’s fees, and view the property in daylight with appropriate safety precautions.
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