The Croft, Hollybush Road, Newborough, Burton On Trent, DE13 8SF

The Croft is a detached house in Newborough, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE13 8SF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since January 2009, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 sits 89.7% above the 2009 sale of £195,000. At 85 m² it sits well below the postcode median (177 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.