What kind of home is 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU sell for?

2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU last sold for £345,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1997 and May 2014, 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU rose from £155,000 to £345,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in DE12 7AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU have?

The only planning records linked to 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

2 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 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU in?

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

What is crime like near 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

Police records around 2 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 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

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

How well connected is 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Garton Close, DE12 7AU is Black Horse, 163m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Garton Close

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

2 Garton Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £505,000 is 46.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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Risks

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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

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Garton Close, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Garton Close sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Jul 2019
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Felling of 1no. silver birch tree (unprotected tree in a conservation area)
Agent
Eden Tree Care and Fencing
Conservation Area
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
19/01037/TCA
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£505,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£345,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2014Most recent
£345,000
+56.8%over 13 years
6 July 2000
£220,000
+41.9%over 2 years
15 September 1997
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 7AU: £412,500 (2025–2011).

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.

2 Garton Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,917

Street avg £2,616

Below

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 161 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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