What kind of home is 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is a semi-detached house.

When did 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last change hands?

10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last sold for £59,204 in October 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The current EPC rating for 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 9UD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD use?

The latest EPC at 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD 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.

Which area is 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD in?

10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD sits in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

Police records around 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD 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.

What schools are near 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest primary school to 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is Parkland Primary School South Wigston (655m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Wigston High School (566m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest bus stop to 10 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is Jasmine Court, 711m away. The nearest rail option is South Wigston Rail Station, 954m away.

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10 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 10 Kensington Close

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

10 Kensington Close is a semi-detached house in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 9UD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 sits 263.2% above the 2006 sale of £59,204. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 63.1% below the postcode norm.

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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.

10 Kensington Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2027

4 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Kensington Close 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.

10 Kensington Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2006).

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£59,204

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 October 2006Most recent
£59,204

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 9UD: £186,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LE2 9UD

On the street

Versus other Kensington Close homes

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

On price per m², 10 Kensington Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£697

Street avg £2,284

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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.

£209k

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1 Alderleigh Road, Glen Parva

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£208k

1 Brettell Road

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1 Amanda Road

LE2 9HW

£201k

1 Caversham Road

LE2 9LQ

£233k

1 Copse Close

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Autumn Road

LE2 9GL

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1 Ambleside Way

LE2 9GJ

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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.

Full Leicester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

910/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Jasmine Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

South Wigston High School. 23 schools nearby.

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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 9UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 9UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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