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

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 22
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 9 Charles Lakin Close

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

9 Charles Lakin Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shilton, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 9LB). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows an F (score 22), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2015); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 is 46.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

9 Charles Lakin Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F22
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD63toF22
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC FNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

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

9 Charles Lakin Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 9 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB

2decisions1extensions3documents4nearby
  1. Aug 2016
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    PRIOR APPROVAL FOR EXTENISON

    Reference
    R16/1868
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£169,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 January 2016Most recent

    £169,950

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 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Charles Lakin Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,073

Street avg £2,239

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Charles Lakin Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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

168/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 9 Charles Lakin Close, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.