What type of property is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU sell for?

3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU last sold for £192,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £107,000 in January 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

Across 3 sales between January 2002 and October 2013, 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU rose from £107,000 to £192,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU heated?

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

What council tax band is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU located?

3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU sits in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU 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 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

The closest primary school to 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU is Stafford Leys Community Primary School (210m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (2.3km).

What transport links are near 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birchwood Close, LE3 3PU is Lowland Avenue, 265m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Birchwood Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PU

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Birchwood Close

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

3 Birchwood Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3PU). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 sits 63.5% above the 2013 sale of £192,000. On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

3 Birchwood Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 August 2025

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birchwood Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Birchwood 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.

3 Birchwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£192,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2013Most recent
£192,000
+12.9%over 8 years
7 January 2005
£170,000
+58.9%over 3 years
7 January 2002
£107,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3PU: £350,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LE3 3PU

On the street

Versus other Birchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Birchwood Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,157

Street avg £2,816

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lowland Avenue — 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 3PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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