What kind of home is 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last change hands?

5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last sold for £162,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

5 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 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD in?

5 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 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

Police records around 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD 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.

What schools are near 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is Jasmine Court, 711m away. The nearest rail option is South Wigston Rail Station, 954m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Kensington Close

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

5 Kensington Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 9UD). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 72.3% above the 2013 sale of £162,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 20.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

5 Kensington Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Kensington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£162,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 December 2013Most recent
£162,500

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 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Kensington Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £2,145

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Court Road, Glen Parva

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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

9/mo

Steady 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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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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FAQ

Common questions

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