What type of property is 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last change hands?

6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD last sold for £186,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £133,500 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and June 2017, 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD rose from £133,500 to £186,000, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (932 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 9UD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

6 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.

Where is 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD located?

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

What is crime like near 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

Police records around 6 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.

Which schools serve 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD?

The closest bus stop to 6 Kensington Close, LE2 9UD is Jasmine Court, 711m away. The nearest rail option is South Wigston Rail Station, 954m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

932 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Kensington Close

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

6 Kensington Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 9UD). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 932 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 29% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 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

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

6 Kensington Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Apr 2019

Current Certificate

Apr 2009

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 April 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£186,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2017Most recent
£186,000
+39.3%over 7 years
23 August 2009
£133,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 9UD: £180,000 (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.

Floor Area for 6 Kensington Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £2,139

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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.

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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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

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