What type of property is 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB last change hands?

8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB last sold for £202,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB located?

8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

Police records around 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB 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 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

The closest primary school to 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is Braunstone Community Primary School (617m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Herewoode Academy (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is Green Walk, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Covett Way, Leicester, LE3 6SB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Covett Way

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

8 Covett Way is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 6SB). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 73.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £202,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 10 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromG4toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Covett Way, Leicester, LE3 6SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Covett Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 8 Covett Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£202,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£202,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 6SB: £150,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in LE3 6SB

On the street

Versus other Covett Way homes

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

Price per m² for 8 Covett Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,767

Street avg £1,909

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Green Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Braunstone Community Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 6SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 6SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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