What type of property is 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU last change hands?

6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU last sold for £199,950 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,500 in May 1995, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1995 and August 2001, 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU rose from £139,500 to £199,950, a change of £60,450. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

The current EPC rating for 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (1,647 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU heated?

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

What council tax band is 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU located?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

Police records around 6 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.

Which schools serve 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

The closest primary school to 6 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 transport links are near 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU?

The closest bus stop to 6 Carnation Close, LE3 3QU is Hinckley Road, 373m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

153 m²

1647 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 6 Carnation Close

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

6 Carnation Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3QU). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in August 2001. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £544,000 sits 172.1% above the 2001 sale of £199,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 22.8% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDouble
LandYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

6 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.

6 Carnation Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£544,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£199,950

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2001Most recent
£199,950
+43.3%over 6 years
25 May 1995
£139,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3QU: £412,000 (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 epc rating, 6 Carnation Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,307

Street avg £2,862

Strongly below

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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