3, New Close, LA12 0TR

3 New Close is a 121 m² / 1,302 sq ft detached home in Swarthmoor. It sold for £220,000 in August 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £260k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £257k to £373k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2021 £220,000 3.7% 1.7%
May 2001 £105,000 12.7% 10.7%
Feb 1998 £70,950 na na
Internal area
121 square metres (1,302 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,818 per square metre (£169 per square foot) in Aug 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,152 per square metre (£200 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2021 £220,000 £1,818 £260,379 £2,152
May 2001 £105,000 £868 £346,167 £2,861
Feb 1998 £70,950 £586 £304,739 £2,519

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 121 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £260,379. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Swarthmoor are now selling for between £2,120 and £3,080 per square metre (£196 and £286 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 121 m², this implies a valuation between £257,000 and £373,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
564 square metres (6,071 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
28 July 2015 - energy performance certificate grade F
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
121 sqm (1,302 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, limited insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Frequently asked questions

3 New Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £260,379.
  • Based on an internal area of 121 m² and recent prices in Swarthmoor, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £257,000 to £373,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 3 New Close last sold for £220,000 in August 2021.

HouseMetric shows 3 New Close as 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is F, from an inspection dated 28 July 2015. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 3 New Close was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

3 New Close is in postcode LA12 0TR, in Swarthmoor. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for New Close, LA12 0TR or analysis of the Swarthmoor property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.