38 MIDDLE CLOSE
SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE DE11 0EF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
54 m²
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£168,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,148/m²
Local average
£153,581 (+10.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (12,179 of 33,755)
Street crime
229 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedrooms
- End Terraced
- No Upward Chain
- Option To Purchase Fully Furnished
- Close Proximity To Town Centre
- Cul-De-Sac Location
- Off Road Parking
- Enclosed Rear Garden
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac just a short walk from Swadlincote town centre and a range of local amenities, this well-presented two-bedroom end-terraced property offers an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers and those downsizing.
Offered with no upward chain, the home features an entrance hallway, welcoming lounge diner and a fitted kitchen on the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts a low-maintenance enclosed rear garden with both decked and stoned areas – perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There is also ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
The property can also be purchased fully furnished, providing a convenient, move-in-ready solution for buyers.
Entrance Hallway - Laminate flooring with opening into kitchen, door to lounge and stairs to the first floor. Radiator.
Kitchen: 9’8 x 7’5 (max) - A range of wall and base units with work surface over, inset sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, integral electric hob and oven, with space for washer and fridge freezer, window to front. Radiator.
Lounge: 14’2 x 11’9 - Laminate flooring with sliding patio door opening into garden. Radiator.
First Floor Landing - Carpeted with doors to both bedrooms and the bathroom.
Master Bedroom: 11’9 x 8’10 - Carpeted with window to rear. Radiator.
Bedroom Two: 9’6 (to wardrobes) x 8’3 - Carpeted with fitted wardrobes also housing the boiler, storage cupboard, window to front. Radiator.
Bathroom - White suite comprising of low level w/c, hand wash basin and panel bath with shower over, tiled splash backs, frosted window to side. Heated towel rail.
Outside - Outside, the property boasts a low-maintenance enclosed rear garden with both decked and stoned areas – perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There is also ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
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Declaration of Interest: The seller of this property is a director/employee/partner of Yopa.
EPC band:
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Listed by
East Midlands & Yorkshire
Yopa Property Ltd
Reference: 169213973
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/11/2025
Expiry date: 20/11/2035
Current heating cost: £539/year
Potential heating cost: £539/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
98% since 2012
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £168,000 | +46.1% |
| Sold | 23/10/2014 (11 years ago) | £115,000 | +35.3% |
| Sold | 25/05/2012 (14 years ago) | £85,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 42 MIDDLE CLOSE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0EF | £162,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 4 MIDDLE CLOSE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0EF | £200,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 DARKLANDS ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0PF | £108,000 | 19/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0UQ | £160,000 | 15/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 NELSON STREET, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0PU | £167,500 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 48 PATINA WAY, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0WP | £210,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 DARKLANDS ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0PF | £165,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 PATINA WAY, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0WP | £200,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 QUEEN VICTORIA DRIVE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0LA | £200,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 DOMINION ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0AY | £120,000 | 24/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 QUEEN VICTORIA DRIVE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0LA | £195,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 2 MIDDLE CLOSE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0EF | £189,950 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 72 VALLEY RISE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0QE | £140,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 32 MIDDLE CLOSE, SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0EF | £135,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £171,738 (4 sales)
Area average: £166,550 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Derbyshire. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Derbyshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Derbyshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Darklands Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Blooming Marvels Garden Centre and Cafe | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Car Charm | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Discovery Station | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Waterside Station | 2.8 miles |
| Hospital | Queen's Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Whitwick Health Centre | 8.8 miles |
| University | Britannia Mill | 10.8 miles |
| University | University of Derby - Markeaton Street Campus | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 229 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pingle Academy | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 23 Nov 2021 |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 15 Oct 2019 |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 26 Mar 2024 |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Belmont Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Parliament Street, DE11 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Parliament St, DE11 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Oversetts Road, DE11 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Swans Rest, DE11 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Bretby Road, DE11 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £795/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).