What type of property is Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is a detached house.

What energy rating does Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD have?

The current EPC rating for Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DE15 0SD. Source: EPC Register.

How is Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD heated?

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

What council tax band is Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD located?

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

What is crime like near Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

Police records around Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

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

What is the nearest station to Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, DE15 0SD?

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

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Swallows Nest, Blacksmiths Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SD

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Swallows Nest

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

Swallows Nest is a detached house in Newton Solney, Burton-On-Trent, Burton On Trent (DE15 0SD). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

Swallows Nest has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Swallows Nest has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DE15 0SD: £267,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DE15 0SD

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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 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

4/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.

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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

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