What kind of home is 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ last change hands?

8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ last sold for £204,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,500 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and August 2024, 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ rose from £48,500 to £204,000, a change of £155,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 2XZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ 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 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ in?

8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ sits in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (247% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ is Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy (741m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cottage Farm Close, LE3 2XZ is Cottage Farm Close, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Cottage Farm Close

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

8 Cottage Farm Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 173.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £204,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cottage Farm Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cottage Farm Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 8 Cottage Farm Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£204,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£204,000
+16.6%over 2 years
27 October 2021
£175,000
+260.8%over 22 years
29 September 1999
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 2XZ: £205,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LE3 2XZ

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.

8 Cottage Farm Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,579

Street avg £2,256

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 2XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

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FAQ

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