What kind of home is 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU last change hands?

30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU last sold for £400,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £99,000 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between September 1998 and December 2024, 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU rose from £99,000 to £400,000, a change of £301,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU have?

The current EPC rating for 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 3QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU use?

The latest EPC at 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU in?

30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU sits in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU in a safe area?

Police records around 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU 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 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

The closest primary school to 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is Stafford Leys Community Primary School (490m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

The closest bus stop to 30 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is Hinckley Road, 373m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Carnation Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3QU

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 30 Carnation Close

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

30 Carnation Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3QU). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £400,000. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 115.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 113 m² it's 23.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (148 m² median across 13 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Apr 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Carnation Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Carnation 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.

Price for 30 Carnation Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2024Most recent
£400,000
+67.4%over 12 years
8 November 2012
£239,000
+139.0%over 13 years
10 June 1999
£100,000
+1.0%over 9 months
24 September 1998
£99,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3QU: £535,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE3 3QU

On the street

Versus other Carnation Close homes

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

On years held, 30 Carnation Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,540

Street avg £2,690

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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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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1 Carnation Close, Leicester Forest East

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1 Boyers Walk, Leicester Forest East

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4 bed

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4 bed

£280k

1 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester Forest East

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4 bed

£340k

1 Blue Pots Close, Leicester Forest East

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3 bed1 bath

£317k

1 Alder Close, Leicester Forest East

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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

0.4 km

Hinckley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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