Medina Close, Alvaston
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Alvaston is to the south east of Derby city centre, along the London Road, with Alvaston Park and its lake at its heart.
£199,000median sold price
238homes sold in a year
£860average rent a month
£2,306council tax, Band D
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Our work in Alvaston
- We sold a 4 bedroom detached home on Medina Close.
Living in Alvaston
Alvaston is a suburb about three miles south east of Derby city centre, with a population of around 16,000. It is recorded in the Domesday Book and grew quickly from the mid 19th century with better transport and railway jobs.
It is mainly residential. The main shops are at the junction of London Road and the Ring Road, and Pride Park, home of Derby County's stadium, is a short walk away.
Alvaston Park, 85 acres beside the river, is the main green space, and Elvaston Castle Country Park lies just to the east.
Homes in Alvaston
Alvaston has a wide mix of homes, from Victorian terraces in Crewton and Edwardian detached villas to 1930s semis, post-war council housing and 1970s and 1980s cul-de-sacs.
There are no conservation areas in Alvaston, though there are a few listed buildings, including Church Farm on Church Street and The Poplars on Ellastone Gardens.
Schools in Alvaston
The latest Ofsted inspection for the main state schools, with links to the full reports. Always check catchment with the council before you buy.
Secondary Noel-Baker Academy Good in every area Inspected February 2022 Secondary Alvaston Moor Academy See the latest report Inspected November 2023 Primary Lakeside Primary Academy See the latest report Inspected July 2025 Infant Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Continues to be a good school Inspected April 2023 Junior Alvaston Junior Academy See the latest report Inspected July 2024
Getting around
- Into DerbyAbout three miles to the city centre along London Road, the A6. Arriva's 1A and 1C serve Alvaston Village, the 1B serves Boulton Moor and the 4 runs between Derby and Alvaston.
- Trains from Derby stationLondon St Pancras from 1 hour 25 minutes, with up to 53 trains a day. Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham New Street typically 30 to 40 minutes.
- RoadsThe main roads are London Road, the A6, and the A5111 Derby Ring Road. The A6 dual carriageway forms the east side of Alvaston and runs south to the A50 at junction 2, near Aston-on-Trent.
Parks and things to do
- Alvaston ParkAn 85 acre riverside park opened in 1913, with a fishing lake, a model boat club, a science garden, a play area, a cafe and a weekly parkrun. Holds a Green Flag Award.
- Elvaston Castle Country ParkAbout 321 acres of parkland, woodland and formal gardens on Borrowash Road, open all year. Free to walk in, with paid parking.
- Other parksKeldholme Lane Park and Kiwi Park, plus a BMX track, a skate park and an outdoor gym.
What has sold in Alvaston
Every sale recorded by HM Land Registry in the 12 months to the end of July 2026, by any agent.
238
recorded sales so far
£199,000
median price, +4.7% on the year before
2%
leasehold, with 4% new builds
Median price by type
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £271,000 |
| Semi-detached | 127 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £170,000 |
| Flat or maisonette | 4 | Too few |
10 most recent sales
| Street | Type | Month | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemble Place | Semi-detached | July 2026 | £180,000 |
| Airedale Walk | Terraced | July 2026 | £168,000 |
| Medina Close | Detached | July 2026 | £378,000 |
| Manifold Drive | Terraced | July 2026 | £170,000 |
| London Road | Terraced | July 2026 | £166,500 |
| Damson Grove | Semi-detached | July 2026 | £190,000 |
| Luccombe Drive | Terraced | July 2026 | £166,500 |
| Anthony Crescent | Semi-detached | July 2026 | £170,000 |
| Alvaston Street | Semi-detached | July 2026 | £220,000 |
| Moorhead Avenue | Semi-detached | July 2026 | £202,000 |
Sold by any agent. Sales take a few months to be registered, so counts for the latest months will rise. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, updated 22 October 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Derby (city) council area
£207,250
average house price, July 2026
+2.7%
change on a year earlier
£860
average monthly private rent, August 2026
Prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026. Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026. These cover the whole council area, not just Alvaston.
Council tax in Alvaston
Derby City Council charges for 2026/27, including police and fire.
Band A£1,537
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,818
Band F£3,331
Band G£3,843
Band H£4,612
Source: Derby City Council.
How we cover Alvaston
Alvaston is a short drive from our office at 119a Friar Gate in Derby. We value, photograph and host every viewing ourselves.
Book a valuationSources for this guide
- Derby City Council, council tax bands and charges 2026/27
- East Midlands Railway, London to Derby train times
- Derby City Council, Green Flag parks 2025
- Wikipedia, Alvaston
- Wikipedia, A50 road
- Arriva, Derby service changes April 2026
- Derbyshire County Council, Elvaston Castle Country Park
- Derby City Council, conservation areas
- Ofsted reports for each school, linked above