What type of property is 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW last change hands?

8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW last sold for £265,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £48,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between August 1996 and July 2022, 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW rose from £48,500 to £265,000, a change of £216,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

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

How is 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW 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 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW located?

8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW sits in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

Police records around 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW 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.

Which schools serve 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

The closest primary school to 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW is Stafford Leys Community Primary School (355m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alder Close, LE3 3JW is Warren Lane, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Alder Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JW

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Alder Close

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

8 Alder Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3JW). 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 (March 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 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 Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 134.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2022 at £265,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alder Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alder 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.

8 Alder Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2022Most recent
£265,000
+39.5%over 5 years
1 June 2017
£189,950
+31.0%over 1 year
22 December 2015
£145,000
+64.8%over 13 years
6 June 2002
£88,000
+87.2%over 4 years
31 October 1997
£47,000
-3.1%over 1 year
19 August 1996
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3JW: £250,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE3 3JW

On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£4,015

Street avg £2,755

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Warren Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Stafford Leys Community Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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