What kind of home is 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU last change hands?

15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU last sold for £285,000 in June 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in February 2001, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2001 and June 2009, 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU rose from £55,000 to £285,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +22% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

The current EPC rating for 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (1,701 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE12 7AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU use?

The latest EPC at 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU in?

15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU sits in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Swadlincote. It falls within the DE12 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU 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 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

The closest primary school to 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School (175m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

The closest bus stop to 15 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is Black Horse, 163m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Garton Close, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

158 m²

1701 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Garton Close

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

15 Garton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since June 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2001–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 22% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £492,000 sits 72.6% above the 2009 sale of £285,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Garton Close, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Garton Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications 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.

Price for 15 Garton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£492,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£285,000

Growth on file: 22.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 June 2009Most recent
£285,000
+418.2%over 8 years
26 February 2001
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 7AU: £378,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in DE12 7AU

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On the street

Versus other Garton Close homes

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

15 Garton Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,804

Street avg £2,630

Strongly below

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Blackthorn Way, Measham

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1 Black Horse Hill, Appleby Magna

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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

0.2 km

Black Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE12 7AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE12 7AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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