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

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Kensington Close

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

8 Kensington Close is a semi-detached house in Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 9UD). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

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

Current Certificate
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 8 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD

1decisions1extensions1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jan 2007
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension (to include demolition of existing conservatory)

    Extension
    Reference
    06/1118/1/PX
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Kensington Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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 floor area, 8 Kensington Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Kensington Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£269k

1 Bradshaw Avenue, Glen Parva

LE2 9PD

4 bed
£275k

1 3, Dorothy Avenue, Glen Parva

LE2 9JE

£250k

1 Chelsea Close, Glen Parva

LE2 9UN

£246k

1 Brook Gardens, Glen Parva

LE2 9NT

3 bed1 bath
£233k

1 Copse Close

LE2 9GP

3 bed1 bath
£322k

1 Aldeby Close

LE2 9HY

3 bed1 bath
£223k

1 Amanda Road

LE2 9HW

£222k

1 Alderleigh Road, Glen Parva

LE2 9TA

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.

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 9UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 9UD

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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