What type of property is 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND last change hands?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND last sold for £295,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £83,950 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

Across 6 sales between February 2001 and October 2015, 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND rose from £83,950 to £295,000, a change of £211,050. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

The current EPC rating for 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE12 7ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND had any planning applications?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND located?

14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND sits in Measham, Swadlincote, Swadlincote. It falls within the DE12 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND 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 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

The closest primary school to 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND is Measham Church of England Primary School (645m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND?

The closest bus stop to 14 Blackthorn Way, DE12 7ND is Blackthorn Way, 224m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Blackthorn Way, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7ND

Extendable6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 14 Blackthorn Way

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

14 Blackthorn Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Measham, Swadlincote, Swadlincote (DE12 7ND). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2016. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 is 15.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 113.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Feb 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Feb 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

21%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Blackthorn Way, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2016
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of garage into habitable room
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
16/01344/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.

14 Blackthorn Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£295,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2015Most recent
£295,000
+83.2%over 1 year
23 June 2014
£161,000
-4.5%over 6 years
2 August 2007
£168,500
+5.3%over 3 years
25 July 2004
£160,000
+6.7%over 9 months
31 October 2003
£149,950
+78.6%over 2 years
23 February 2001
£83,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE12 7ND: £332,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in DE12 7ND

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Way homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Blackthorn Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,010

Street avg £2,166

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Blackthorn Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Measham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE12 7ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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