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1 Bignal Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3QF
This 74 square metre property in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £48,000 back in 1995.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
74 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Nov 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£241,000
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Transaction history
£48,000Latest
Dec 1995Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Leicester-0.2%
97.7
Dec 25
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Bignal Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 13 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£649/£2,104 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
30 years/13 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
57 (D)/66 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
74 m²/84 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 8% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.1 t/year/3.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 23% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 19% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
57.7dB
Moderate
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
50.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
12 months of data for Leicester
Total Crimes
72
Monthly Avg
6
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual30(42%)
Criminal Damage & Arson13(18%)
Vehicle Crime6(8%)
Public Order6(8%)
Bicycle Theft5(7%)
Other Theft4(6%)
Theft from Person4(6%)
Drugs2(3%)
Other Crime1(1%)
Burglary1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Hinckley Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bewicke Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kemp Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kemp Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kirby Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Kirby Road
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Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
17 within 3kmP
Fossebrook Primary School
489m
6 mins
P
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
932m
11 mins
P
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
1.5km
19 mins
S
The Winstanley School
1.8km
22 mins
S
The Herewoode Academy
2.6km
31 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWalsingham Crescent
Bus Stop222m
3 mins
Braunstone Crossroads
Bus Stop295m
4 mins
Grange Avenue
Bus Stop298m
4 mins
Meynell's Gorse Park and Ride
Bus Stop382m
5 mins
Wembley Road
Bus Stop417m
5 mins
Sunningdale Road
Bus Stop467m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
47 points of interest nearby
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