What kind of home is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF sell for?

5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF last sold for £245,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,500 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and January 2017, 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF rose from £86,500 to £245,000, a change of £158,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 3RF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF use?

The latest EPC at 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF in?

5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF sits in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF 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 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

The closest primary school to 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF is Kingsway Primary School (267m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (266m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Wilson Close, LE3 3RF is Foxon Way, 34m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Wilson Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Wilson Close

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

5 Wilson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3RF). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 is 44.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 96.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2017.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Wilson Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD56toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Wilson Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Wilson 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2017)

£245,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2017Most recent
£245,000
+183.2%over 20 years
29 November 1996
£86,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3RF: £267,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in LE3 3RF

On the street

Versus other Wilson Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Wilson Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,870

Street avg £1,665

Above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Wilson Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£364k

1 Cobbett Road, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone

LE3 3RB

4 bed

£372k

1 Boyers Walk, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3LN

4 bed

£400k

1 Carnation Close, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3QU

4 bed

£303k

1 Acres Road, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3HB

4 bed

£423k

1 Bolus Road

LE3 3EH

4 bed2 bath

£280k

1 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3PL

4 bed

£340k

1 Blue Pots Close, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3NH

3 bed1 bath

£317k

1 Alder Close, Leicester Forest East

LE3 3JW

3 bed2 bath

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

0.0 km

Foxon Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Winstanley School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Wilson Close, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.