What type of property is The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ is a detached house.

When did The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ last change hands?

The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ last sold for £270,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ have?

The current EPC rating for The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ heated?

The latest EPC at The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ is in council tax band E.

Where is The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ located?

The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ sits in Meriden, Coventry, Coventry. It falls within the CV7 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

Police records around The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ show an average of 168 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

The closest primary school to The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ is Meriden Church of England Primary School (281m).

What is the nearest station to The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ?

The closest bus stop to The Leys, Leys Lane, CV7 7LQ is Eastgate Cottage, 2.2km away.

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The Leys, Leys Lane, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7LQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About The Leys

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

The Leys is a detached house in Meriden, Coventry, Coventry (CV7 7LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in April 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £471,000 sits 74.4% above the 2008 sale of £270,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2010

EPC improved fromF24toD64

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Leys, Leys Lane, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Leys has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 April 2008Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CV7 7LQ: £410,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CV7 7LQ

On the street

Versus other Leys Lane homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for The Leys runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,700

Street avg £3,035

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Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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4 bed3 bath

£561k

1 Clive Road, Balsall Common

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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 Coventry district page.

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Crime

168/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.2 km

Eastgate Cottage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Meriden Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CV7 7LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CV7 7LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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