Canal Street, Derby, Derby City, DE1 2RJ
Listed 2 days ago · Derby
How the price compares
Key features
- Brand-new, energy-efficient home
- Open-plan living area with Juliet balcony
- flatfair's Nil Deposit solution
- On site parking available
- Long-term tenancies available
- Resident Services Manager and 24/7 in-house maintenance
- Central location within walking distance of city centre, station and hospital
- Affordable monthly rent under the discounted market rent scheme (DMR)
- Gross Household income cap - £36,900
About this home
Our Discounted Market Rent homes combine affordability with the same high-quality service, modern finishes, and lifestyle experience as our standard market apartments and homes. You'll enjoy all the benefits of a Placefirst home, in a vibrant, welcoming community.
Come home to Castleward Place and settle down in this stylish pet-friendly 1 bed home.
Perfect for downsizers, couples or solo living, it's brand-new and comes with a double garage for flexible storage options - whether you've got one or two cars, motorcycles, bikes or a hobby that likes to spread out.
Upstairs you'll find a welcoming open-plan living room and dining kitchen with Juliet balcony alongside a bright airy double bedroom.
You'll be a short stroll away from Derbion and its huge range of shops and restaurants, as well as peaceful riverside walks, Derby station and the hospital. For commuters, the M1 is just ten miles away to reach towns and cities across the region.
Take your pick from two major supermarkets within walking distance, along with a gym and inspiring green space for exercise and relaxation.
Our resident services team is on hand to provide support, share local knowledge and help you feel at home from day one.
Available at a discounted market rent, take out a flexible tenancy and relax into your new home. A snapshot of your new home:
Type: 1 bed Yarrow house Location: Castleward, Derby
Energy-efficient: EPC rating - B
Your new home has:
Generous open-plan living area for chilling out and catching up Dining area for quick breakfasts, leisurely lunches and evening meals Stylish kitchen with sleek units and reliable integrated appliances Double bedroom with space e to keep outfits organised Contemporary bathroom for singing in the shower or sinking into the tub Covered parking bay Additional storage room to the ground floor for extra flexibility
You'll also enjoy:
Quick walking access to Derbion shopping centre and Derby train station Neighbouring green space alongside the River Derwent Dedicated resident services team on hand to support you Residents' app The reassurance of a professional landlord
Nil Deposit option available
This home is available with flatfair's Nil Deposit solution. Skip the traditional tenancy deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple upfront alternative that can help reduce moving costs. Please note this fee is non-refundable and cannot be used to cover any future damages.
Who's my landlord?
Renting with Placefirst means stability, service and no surprises. Our homes come with rolling tenancies, giving you the flexibility to rent for as long as you need. We're a pet-friendly landlord with a dedicated resident services team, access to in-house maintenance support and emergency assistance when required.
IMPORTANT - This home is offered as part of the Discounted Market Rent scheme on this development. As such there is an eligibility criteria that must be met and is as follows:
Who can apply for a Discounted Market Rent home? Discounted Market Rent homes are available to help eligible households access a quality home at a reduced rent.
You may be eligible if you:
Are a keyworker Already live in Derby Do not currently own your own home Have a household income within the required income range
Not sure if you qualify? We’re here to help.
Our friendly lettings team can talk you through the criteria and check whether you may be eligible for a Discounted Market Rent home. We’d encourage you to get in touch — it’s always worth having a conversation.
And if you don’t meet the criteria for Discounted Market Rent, don’t worry! We have a range of other homes available and our team will be happy to help you find a home that’s right for you.
This home is available with flatfair's No Deposit solution. Skip the traditional deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple, upfront alternative that keeps moving costs down - though please note this fee is non-refundable and can't be used to cover any future damages.
One thing to bear in mind: images are representative of the quality and finish of our homes. We recommend arranging a viewing to see the exact property type and layout available.
Property details
- Property type
- Coach House
- Size
- 721 sq ft / 67 sq m
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Minimum term
- 1 month
- Parking
- Allocated
- Heating
- Solar, Double glazing, Gas central
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Derby Station0.2 mi
- Peartree Station1.5 mi
- Spondon Station2.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DE1 over the last 12 months: terraced £182k · flat £125k · semi-detached £245k · detached £525k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Terraced Freehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £240,000 |
| 69 Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Detached Freehold | 26 Mar 2025 | £312,500 |
| 36 Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
| 11 Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
| 11 Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
| Unit 5, 36, Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
| Unit 1, 36, Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
| Unit 2, 36, Canal Street Derby DE1 2RJ | Other Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £1,327,693 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DE1
Renting costs
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Listed by Placefirst, Castleward on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added yesterday.
Tenancy Info: As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Refundable Holding Deposit: A holding deposit will be required to secure the property. By paying this holding deposit you give your consent for this said holding deposit to be held on account until your first month's rent becomes due. (Typically within 90 days). The holding deposit will be paid towards your first month's rent. The holding deposit will be collected by Placefirst as soon as we have run through the application process with you. At which point the property will be removed from the market. Equivalent to one week's rent. Placefirst may retain your holding deposit if: * You provide misleading information on your application form * You fail a Right to Rent Check * You change your mind about the property and withdraw your application * You have failed to take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy Tenancy Deposit: This is your Security Deposit. Your Deposit will be registered with the Deposit Protection Service for the duration of your Tenancy. OR Nil Deposit Option: If you decide to proceed with the Nil Deposit option you will be required to pay a one off fee of 28% + VAT of the monthly rent of the property. (You will still be liable for any damages and rent - please refer to the full T&C for this policy) Placefirst will contact you to advise when all payments are required. First Month's Rent: Your first month's rent is due in advance. Placefirst will contact you to advise when all payments are required.1 month's rent (less any holding deposit that has been collected). Criteria for Application: All applications are based on minimum household affordability of 30 x the monthly rent payment. If the applicant has historic or current credit issues such as CCJ's, IVA's, Bankruptcy then these must be disclosed to the letting agent before a holding deposit is paid so they can establish whether you are likely to be accepted for tenancy. All applicants are referenced through Let Alliance against a criteria agreed with the Landlord and will include proof of identification, proof of residence, credit check, Right to Rent check, current Landlord reference if applicable and proof of income. Passing a reference does not constitute acceptance for tenancy and the Landlord can decline an applicant without reason. All offers to tenancy are made Subject To Contract. During the tenancy, Placefirst reserves the right to charge you: * Payment of up to £50 if you want to change the tenancy agreement * Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate 3% above base rate * Payment at cost (invoices would be provided) for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices * Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable: * Utilities - gas, electricity, water * Communications - telephone and broadband * Installation of cable/satellite * Subscription to cable/satellite supplier * Television license * Council Tax Other permitted payments - Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. Tenant protection Placefirst Limited is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) ( and a member of Property Redress Scheme (id number PRS005863) which is a redress scheme ( You can find out more details by contacting the Residential Service Team directly on . Placefirst are a pet friendly landlord, subject to conditions. No animal can be kept at a property without prior written consent from Placefirst as there may be an additional rent payable. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.
Agent disclaimer
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