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12 Althorp Close, Leicester, LE2 8PZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Althorp Close

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

12 Althorp Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE2 8PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 68 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £231,000. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 81.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Althorp Close, Leicester, LE2 8PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Althorp Close has no planning applications on record.

16

But the area is active

16 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.

12 Althorp Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£231,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2025Most recent

    £231,000

    +74.0%over 17 years

  2. 31 May 2007

    £132,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 8PZ: £175,000 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other Althorp Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Althorp Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,397

Street avg £2,294

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Althorp Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£240k

1 Disraeli Street

LE2 8LX

3 bed1 bath
£232k

1 Althorp Close

LE2 8PZ

3 bed1 bath
£269k

1 Eastwood Road

LE2 8DD

3 bed
£205k

1 Berkshire Road

LE2 8HB

3 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Carl Street

LE2 8SE

3 bed
£451k

1 Duncan Road

LE2 8EG

3 bed1 bath
£217k

1 Glover Court

LE2 8LY

2 bed1 bath
£207k

1 Church Road, Aylestone

LE2 8LB

2 bed
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.
Full Leicester report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Monsell Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Eyres Monsell Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 8PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 8PZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 8PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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