Summary - 56 SCOTT STREET DERBY DE23 8QT
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable Victorian home near shops, schools and transport links.
Chain-free freehold with immediate availability
Two double bedrooms across a compact 904 sq ft layout
EPC rating D; energy improvements likely beneficial
Solid brick walls, probably no added cavity insulation
Low-to-standard ceiling heights in period rooms
Enclosed, low-maintenance rear garden, small plot
On-street parking only; no off-street parking space
Area has above-average crime and high deprivation indicators
This two double-bedroom mid-terrace in Normanton offers a straightforward, chain-free move for first-time buyers or investors seeking rental potential. The house retains period character with a brick Victorian façade, mid-century interior details and practical living spaces laid out across a compact 904 sq ft footprint.
The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and a low-maintenance enclosed rear garden — useful for outdoor sitting or drying laundry. The layout includes an entrance hall, lounge, spacious dining room and a modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor, with two generous double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.
Buyers should note the area scores high on accessibility to local shops, schools and transport links, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Material considerations include an EPC rating of D, solid brick walls likely without added insulation, low-to-standard ceiling heights and on-street parking only. The neighbourhood shows signs of socioeconomic deprivation and above-average crime, which may affect insurance and resale perceptions.
Overall this is a practical, low-maintenance freehold home offered with no onward chain — well suited to first-time buyers seeking affordable entry into Derby or investors targeting lettings, provided the purchaser budgets for energy improvements and longer-term maintenance.
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