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5 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Charles Lakin Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Charles Lakin Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Shilton, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 9LB). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £377,000 is 39.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 16.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in February 2018. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Charles Lakin Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromF37toE53
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side extension at 5 Charles Lakin Close.

1 application on record at 5 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB

1decisions1extensions5documents4nearby
  1. Nov 2013
    PorchOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    Erection of part two storey and part first floor side extenion and new porch

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    R13/2029
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Charles Lakin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 February 2018Most recent

    £270,000

    +31.7%over 7 years
  2. 1 July 2010

    £205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 9LB: £297,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Charles Lakin Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Charles Lakin Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,195

Street avg £2,230

On par

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Charles Lakin Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Coventry district page.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Grace Academy Coventry. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV7 9LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CV7 9LB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 9LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.