What type of property is 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX sell for?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX last sold for £286,950 in December 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and December 2010, 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX rose from £245,000 to £286,950, a change of £41,950. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 4SX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX had any planning applications?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX 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 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX located?

2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX sits in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

The closest primary school to 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX is Woodland Grange Primary School (389m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beauchamp College (661m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cottesmore Avenue, LE2 4SX is Grange Farm, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Cottesmore Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Cottesmore Avenue

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

2 Cottesmore Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 4SX). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a self-contained annexe.

Held since December 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2004–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £476,000 sits 65.9% above the 2010 sale of £286,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 24.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2011. Past consents include a garage conversion and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageSingle

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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 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Oct 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cottesmore Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Cottesmore Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SX

1decisions1extensions4nearby

Mar 2011
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing garage into granny annexe and canopy to front
Annex
Reference
11/00017/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Cottesmore Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£476,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£286,950

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2010Most recent
£286,950
+17.1%over 6 years
15 March 2004
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 4SX: £412,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in LE2 4SX

On the street

Versus other Cottesmore Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Cottesmore Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,939

Street avg £2,557

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Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 128 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grange Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodland Grange Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 4SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 4SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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