As the UK economy continues to fluctuate with wavering domestic and international factors, property value is a perpetual concern for homeowners here in the East Midlands and across the country. Changes to stamp duty, help to buy schemes and second home taxes have had a significant impact on house prices in the UK, which have risen exponentially in the 2020’s.
While house prices are often at the mercy of macro market adjustments and other factors outside of a homeowner’s control, there are a number of things you can do at home to boost your house price above the rate of inflation. A common home improvement project that not only improves living standards and your experience at home but also has a tangible improvement on your house price is the addition of a conservatory. Extended living space, aesthetic brilliance and enhanced natural light are just three of the many benefits enjoyed by homeowners who choose a conservatory extension, looking to help their home stand out when it comes to selling.
We’re going to take a look at the potential financial benefits of conservatories, while outlining the phenomenal house price rises that persist in East Midlands hubs like Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.
East Midlands House Prices in 2025
According to Land Registry Data, the average property price in the East Midlands has grown by a whopping 29.5% in the five-year period from February 2020 to February 2025. Back in early 2020, the average price was £186,308, while the latest data for February 2025 shows the average price at £241,209. Nationwide data outlines that East Midlands house prices rose by 2.5% across the first quarter of 2025, showing that the trend of rising prices is unlikely to stop anytime soon.
Delving deeper, the current average house price in Nottingham is £194,000, in Derby it’s £208,000 and in Leicester it’s £230,000. Compared to the same time in 2024, this demonstrates a 5.1% increase in Nottingham prices, a 3.7% increase in Derby prices and a 2.4% increase in Leicester prices. These figures are accurate as of February 2025 and provided by the Office for National Statistics.
Of the three major cities in the East Midlands, Derby is the most affordable area to purchase a new home, sitting below the region’s average, followed by Nottingham and Leicester, as demonstrated by the graph below. Overall, Chesterfield is the most affordable local authority area in our region.
The Impact of Conservatories on House Prices in the East Midlands
Now you know roughly how much the average property is worth in your area, let’s discuss how the addition of a conservatory can boost that value higher. The amount by which a property’s value increases due to a conservatory varies between sources, with some putting it at around 5% and others over 10%. This Is Money explains how the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests conservatories raise a house price by 5%, while estate agent Savills claim it is 10%. Checkatrade, meanwhile, puts the figures at around 7%.
Taking these percentage figures into account and the average house price already highlighted, East Midlands homeowners can expect to add up to £24,100 to the value of their home through the introduction of a conservatory. This of course varies from property to property and will depend on the size and style of the conservatory built, but it gives a good indication of the kind of value a high-quality conservatory can bring to your home.
Beyond Just Value, The Benefits of New Conservatories
While this article is focussed on the potential financial benefits of conservatories, it would be remiss for us not to mention the countless other benefits our conservatories provide to homeowners across the East Midlands.
The most obvious benefit of a conservatory extension is the extended floor space it would provide. Often, this added space means more room for living and entertaining, generally used as a lounge area or dining room, ideal for homeowners who feel they’re sometimes lacking the downstairs space they’d ideally have.
Another fairly transparent benefit is the wealth of natural light a conservatory provides. Sunlight will flood into your home, making the entire house feel bigger, brighter and more inviting. Similarly, you’ll be able to gaze out into the natural world through your new conservatory, bringing you closer to your garden and beyond.
Aesthetic appeal is another area where conservatories score highly. Whether you go for something traditional like an Edwardian or Victorian conservatory, or you choose popular modern lean-to conservatories and orangeries, it’s sure to add a sense of grandeur to the exterior of your home.
This aesthetic appeal also leads into another significant benefit of a conservatory – it can be a real selling point when it comes to moving home. A conservatory helps your home stand out from the rest and tempts prospective buyers into choosing your home over others. That natural light we spoke about is a great factor here that certainly won’t go unnoticed during a viewing.
Moreover, conservatories built by KLG Rutland benefit from the latest advancements in technology and design, which bring further advantages to homeowners. For example, our A-rated double-glazing comes as standard with all new conservatory builds, ensuring great energy efficiency to keep your new space warm in the winter. On top of that, you could choose to include a tiled or hybrid roof into your build, further heightening your energy efficiency and making the space feel fully integrated into the rest of your home.
For more information on conservatories and their many benefits including the value they may add to your home, feel free to contact our expert in-house team.