What type of property is 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH last sold for £242,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

The current EPC rating for 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 55% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 5JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH is in council tax band C.

Where is 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH located?

27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH sits in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

Police records around 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH show an average of 910 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

The closest primary school to 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH is Langmoor Primary School Oadby (365m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gartree High School (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH?

The closest bus stop to 27 Chestnut Avenue, LE2 5JH is Primrose Hill, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Chestnut Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 27 Chestnut Avenue

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

27 Chestnut Avenue is a semi-detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2022. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 21.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 26.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £242,000 in February 2024.

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Nov 2022

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Chestnut Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Chestnut Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

27 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£242,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 February 2024Most recent
£242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 5JH: £236,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in LE2 5JH

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 27 Chestnut Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,602

Street avg £2,366

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly 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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Leicester district page.

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Crime

910/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Primrose Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Langmoor Primary School Oadby. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 5JH 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 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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