What kind of home is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD sell for?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD last sold for £220,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £69,950 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD changed over time?

Across 5 sales between September 1998 and October 2025, 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD rose from £69,950 to £220,000, a change of £150,050. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE15 0SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD have?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to April 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD in?

8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD sits in Newton Solney, Burton-on-trent, Burton On Trent. It falls within the DE15 postcode district in Derbyshire.

Is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD show an average of 172 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

The closest primary school to 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School (198m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is Unicorn Inn, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

8 Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD

5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 8 Blacksmiths Lane

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

8 Blacksmiths Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton Solney, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE15 0SD). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £220,000 in October 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 12.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 23.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blacksmiths Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromC74toD67

Low Energy Lighting

0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD

2decisions2extensions9documents2nearby

Apr 2012
PorchFull
Outcome in report
The erection of a porch and repositioning of bathroom window.
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
9/2012/0101
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2017Decision

Unlock 8 Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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 grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2025Most recent
£220,000
+10.0%over 4 years
10 December 2020
£200,000
+33.3%over 9 years
25 September 2011
£150,000
+76.6%over 10 years
15 December 2000
£84,950
+21.4%over 2 years
17 September 1998
£69,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE15 0SD: £280,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE15 0SD

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Blacksmiths Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,284

Street avg £3,287

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blacksmiths Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£175k

1 Berry Gardens

DE15 0EE

2 bed

£145k

1 Berry Hedge Lane

DE15 0DP

2 bed2 bath

£251k

1 Alexandra Gardens, Alexandra Road

DE15 0JB

1 bed

£228k

1 Ashby Road East, Bretby

DE15 0PS

3 bed

£113k

1 Ashley Court

DE15 0LL

2 bed1 bath

£301k

1 Bretby Lane, Bretby

DE15 0QL

3 bed

£193k

1 Ashley Close

DE15 0JG

3 bed

£411k

1 Castle Cottages, Newton Road, Newton Solney

DE15 0TE

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Burton On Trent district page.

Full Burton On Trent report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

172/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Unicorn Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DE15 0SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DE15 0SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.