Letting agents in Duffield
Full management for landlords in Duffield, from our office on Friar Gate in Derby. 8% of the rent, no set-up fee and no VAT. We find and reference the tenant, collect the rent, inspect the property and keep your paperwork right.
Rents in Amber Valley
Average monthly rent by number of bedrooms, September 2026.
Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Covers new and existing tenancies across the Amber Valley council area, which includes Duffield. New lets often achieve more.
Get a rent estimate for your propertyRental yields in Duffield
What a typical home costs to buy in Duffield, what it rents for, and the gross yield.
| Type of home | Median sold price | Average rent a month | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | £590,000 | £1,072 | 2.2% |
| Semi-detached house | £317,500 | £852 | 3.2% |
| Terraced house | £235,000 | £779 | 4.0% |
Sold prices: HM Land Registry, Duffield, the 12 months to the end of July 2026. Rents: ONS, Amber Valley, September 2026. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before any costs. Buying to let? Option Finance arranges buy to let mortgages, with no broker fee if you are buying or selling with us.
What full management costs in Duffield
On the average rent of £807 a month.
Option Estates
£775
in the first year. 8% of the rent, no VAT, no set-up fee, nothing extra for inspections, notices or renewals.
Typical high street
£1,642
in the first year at 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, before extra charges.
Comparison uses the published fully managed fees of a national agency's Derby branch, checked 22 October 2026.
Included for every Duffield landlord
- Marketing with professional photos and a live walk-through video on our social media.
- Referencing and right to rent checks on every tenant.
- Rent collected and paid to you each month, with statements in your landlord portal.
- Check-in, check-out and regular inspections, with photos in your portal.
- Gas safety, electrical and EPC reminders before anything runs out.
- Rent reviews, notices and renewals done properly under the Renters' Rights Act.
What tenants look for in Duffield
Good transport and good schools keep homes let and tenants staying longer.
Duffield station
On East Midlands Railway's Derwent Valley Line. Off-peak there is one train an hour each way, to Matlock and towards Derby, Nottingham and Lincoln, with hourly trains on Sundays.
Buses
trentbarton's sixes stop at Duffield Co-op, running to Derby and out to Belper, Ripley, Wirksworth, Matlock and Bakewell, every 15 minutes between Belper and Derby.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
A heritage line from Wirksworth to Duffield, with more trains at weekends and in school holidays.
Schools
- The Ecclesbourne School, secondary, Ofsted see the latest report
- William Gilbert Endowed CofE Primary School, primary, Ofsted outstanding in every area
- Duffield the Meadows Primary School, primary, Ofsted good in every area
- Holbrook CofE Primary School, primary, Ofsted good, with Outstanding behaviour and personal development
Selling instead? See sold prices and our sales service in Duffield.
Questions landlords in Duffield ask
How much rent can I get for a two bedroom home in Duffield?
The average rent for a two bedroom home in the Amber Valley council area was £749 a month in September 2026, from Office for National Statistics figures. New lets often achieve more than the average, and condition, parking and the exact street all make a difference. Our free rent estimate gives you a starting figure.
What does a letting agent cost in Duffield?
With Option Estates, full management is 8% of the rent with no VAT and no set-up fee. On the average rent in the Amber Valley council area of £807 a month, that is £775 for the first year. At 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, the first year would cost £1,642.
What rental yield can I get in Duffield?
Using the average rent for the Amber Valley council area and the median sold price in Duffield, terraced houses give the highest gross yield, at about 4.0%. That is before costs such as the mortgage, repairs, insurance and management. Yields vary a lot from street to street.
Do you offer tenant find only in Duffield?
No. We only offer full management, because we stand behind the tenant we choose for the whole tenancy. That includes rent collection, inspections, repairs, certificate reminders and keeping your paperwork right under the Renters' Rights Act.