What type of property is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ last sold for £248,000 in April 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and April 2003, 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ rose from £115,000 to £248,000, a change of £133,000. That works out to roughly +15.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ have?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey rear extension granted in October 2024 under ref. 24/01149/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ located?

2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ sits in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Swadlincote. It falls within the DE12 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ 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.

Which schools serve 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

The closest primary school to 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ is Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School (695m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Rectory Lane, DE12 7BQ is Post Office, 325m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Rectory Lane, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a four-bedroom detached house in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2022. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Held since April 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 sits 79% above the 2003 sale of £248,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 20.2% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Shared gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

2a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Rectory Lane, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Erection of single and two storey rear extensions, alteration to front gable projection, new entrance canopy, render and cladding together with new separate vehicle access
Agent
David Granger Architectural Design Ltd
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
24/01149/FUL
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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.

2a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£248,000

Growth on file: 15.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2003Most recent
£248,000
+115.7%over 5 years
16 October 1997
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 7BQ: £375,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in DE12 7BQ

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On the street

Versus other Rectory Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,865

Street avg £6,342

Strongly below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 7BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE12 7BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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