What kind of home is 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL last change hands?

7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL last sold for £117,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £45,000 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1995 and November 2012, 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL rose from £45,000 to £117,000, a change of £72,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL use?

The latest EPC at 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL in?

7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL sits in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

Police records around 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL 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.

What schools are near 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

The closest primary school to 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL is Kingsway Primary School (408m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (478m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Clare Grove, LE3 3RL is Darien Way, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Clare Grove, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RL

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Clare Grove

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

7 Clare Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 3RL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 sits 69.2% above the 2012 sale of £117,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 28.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 April 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Clare Grove, Thorpe Astley, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Clare Grove 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 1995.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£117,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2012Most recent
£117,000
+146.3%over 9 years
15 May 2003
£47,500
+50.8%over 1 year
17 December 2001
£31,500
-41.1%over 1 year
21 September 2000
£53,500
+18.9%over 4 years
15 December 1995
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3RL: £200,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE3 3RL

On the street

Versus other Clare Grove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Clare Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,089

Street avg £2,521

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Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 62 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Darien Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kingsway Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 3RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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