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18 Cottage Farm Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Cottage Farm Close

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

18 Cottage Farm Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in November 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 71.3% above the 2006 sale of £136,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 42.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 73 m² it's 29.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2008from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Aug 2024from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Cottage Farm Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Cottage Farm Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 notable applications 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.

18 Cottage Farm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£136,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 November 2006Most recent

    £136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 2XZ: £205,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cottage Farm Close homes

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

On epc rating, 18 Cottage Farm Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,863

Street avg £2,399

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Cottage Farm Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£229k

1 Castleford Road

LE3 2UE

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Ashurst Road

LE3 2UA

3 bed
£220k

1 Beechcroft Avenue

LE3 2GB

3 bed
£249k

1 Biam Way

LE3 2GZ

3 bed1 bath
£249k

1 Chislehurst Avenue

LE3 2UF

3 bed1 bath
£252k

1 Crowhurst Drive

LE3 2UJ

3 bed1 bath
£264k

1 Collingham Road

LE3 2BB

3 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Camden Road

LE3 2GF

3 bed
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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cottage Farm Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy. 19 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 LE3 2XZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE3 2XZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 2XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Cottage Farm Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.