What type of property is 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR last sold for £219,950 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and June 2018, 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR rose from £142,500 to £219,950, a change of £77,450. That works out to roughly +12.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

The current EPC rating for 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR located?

26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR sits in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

Police records around 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR 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 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

The closest primary school to 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR is Glen Hills Primary School (252m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Wigston High School (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR?

The closest bus stop to 26 Cork Lane, LE2 9JR is Glenville Avenue, 445m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Cork Lane, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9JR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 26 Cork Lane

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

26 Cork Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 9JR). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 31.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 15.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Cork Lane, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Cork Lane 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.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£219,950

Growth on file: 12.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2018Most recent
£219,950
+54.4%over 3 years
11 September 2014
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 9JR: £275,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in LE2 9JR

On the street

Versus other Cork Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Cork Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,650

Street avg £2,436

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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.

£322k

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1 Brook Gardens, Glen Parva

LE2 9NT

3 bed1 bath

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1 Copse Close

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3 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Court Road, Glen Parva

LE2 9JB

3 bed

£209k

1 Ambleside Drive

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3 bed2 bath

£208k

1 Brettell Road

LE2 9AB

3 bed

£269k

1 Bradshaw Avenue, Glen Parva

LE2 9PD

4 bed

£356k

1 Cork Lane, Glen Parva

LE2 9JR

4 bed2 bath

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

910/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Glenville Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Glen Hills Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 9JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 9JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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