What kind of home is 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ last sold for £97,000 in March 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,950 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and March 2003, 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ rose from £55,950 to £97,000, a change of £41,050. That works out to roughly +13% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ 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 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ in?

6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ sits in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

Police records around 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ show an average of 749 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

The closest primary school to 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ is Stafford Leys Community Primary School (218m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Bracken Close, LE3 3AQ is Boyers Walk, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Bracken Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Bracken Close

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

6 Bracken Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 162.9% above the 2003 sale of £97,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 33.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar 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

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bracken Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Bracken Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

6 Bracken Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£97,000

Growth on file: 13.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

31 March 2003Most recent
£97,000
+73.4%over 4 years
1 October 1998
£55,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3AQ: £240,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LE3 3AQ

On the street

Versus other Bracken Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Bracken Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,470

Street avg £3,232

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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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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.

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Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Boyers Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Stafford Leys Community Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 3AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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