What kind of home is 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

5 The Crest, DE12 6QD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD last change hands?

5 The Crest, DE12 6QD last sold for £129,950 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and February 2014, 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD rose from £88,000 to £129,950, a change of £41,950. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD have?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

5 The Crest, DE12 6QD has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD use?

The latest EPC at 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

5 The Crest, DE12 6QD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD in?

5 The Crest, DE12 6QD sits in Linton, Swadlincote, Swadlincote. It falls within the DE12 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

Police records around 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

The closest primary school to 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD is Linton Primary School (635m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Crest, DE12 6QD is Red Lion, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 The Crest, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 The Crest

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

5 The Crest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Linton, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 6QD). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 sits 52.4% above the 2014 sale of £129,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

ParkingOff street
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 The Crest'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 05 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from May 2010

EPC improved fromG2toB82

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Mar 2015from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromB82toD63

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Crest, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Crest has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£129,950

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2014Most recent
£129,950
+47.7%over 3 years
21 September 2010
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 6QD: £210,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in DE12 6QD

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On the street

Versus other The Crest homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 The Crest is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,413

Street avg £2,056

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Swadlincote report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Red Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Linton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE12 6QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE12 6QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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