What kind of home is 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ last sold for £250,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,000 in April 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2015 and October 2023, 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ rose from £146,000 to £250,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE12 7HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ in?

18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ sits in Measham, Swadlincote, Swadlincote. It falls within the DE12 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

Police records around 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ 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 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ is Measham Church of England Primary School (492m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Abney Drive, DE12 7HQ is Burton Road, 340m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Abney Drive, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Abney Drive

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

18 Abney Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Measham, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 7HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£394/sq ft) was about 105% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £250,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Abney Drive, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Abney Drive 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.

Latest sale on 18 Abney Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£250,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2023Most recent
£250,000
+71.2%over 8 years
1 April 2015
£146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 7HQ: £217,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in DE12 7HQ

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On the street

Versus other Abney Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 Abney Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,237

Street avg £2,534

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.3 km

Burton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Measham Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE12 7HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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