DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is one of the fastest-growing districts in the East Midlands, with large new-build estates around Swadlincote, Hilton and the southern edge of Derby. Older homes include Victorian terraces in Swadlincote and Woodville from the area's clay, pottery and coal industries, and Georgian brick houses in Melbourne and Repton. Most households own their home and private renting is below average. The National Forest covers much of the south of the district.
Homes sold in South Derbyshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 483 | £365,291 |
| Semi-detached | 462 | £228,484 |
| Terraced | 310 | £191,701 |
| Flat or maisonette | 46 | £133,853 |
| Other | 14 | £582,075 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a South Derbyshire check-in
- New-build estates around Swadlincote, Hilton and Stenson Fields: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note who maintains shared areas.
- Victorian terraces in Swadlincote and Woodville: record the back yard, rear gate, gutters and any cracks or damp, as some homes stand on old mining land.
- Georgian cottages in Melbourne and Repton: photograph sash windows, chimney breasts and any damp on solid walls.
- Homes near the River Trent: check ground floors, gardens and outbuildings for signs of past flooding.
- Village homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any wood burner.
Do it yourself in South Derbyshire
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of South Derbyshire
SwadlincoteWoodvilleMelbourneHiltonEtwallReptonAston-on-TrentOverseal and LintonStenson Fields
Letting in South Derbyshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in South Derbyshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any South Derbyshire postcode.
Inventories in South Derbyshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in South Derbyshire?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in South Derbyshire?
£879 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 4.4% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any South Derbyshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in South Derbyshire?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers forming two or more households need a mandatory licence, which runs for up to five years. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in South Derbyshire?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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