What kind of home is 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH last sold for £225,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £119,950 in December 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2004 and August 2024, 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH rose from £119,950 to £225,000, a change of £105,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

The current EPC rating for 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1BH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH use?

The latest EPC at 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH 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 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH in?

53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

Police records around 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (125% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

The closest primary school to 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH is Avanti Fields School (461m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateway Sixth Form College (426m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH?

The closest bus stop to 53 Kestrel Lane, LE5 1BH is Hamilton Tesco, 337m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Kestrel Lane, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Kestrel Lane

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

53 Kestrel Lane is a mid-terrace house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 68 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 117% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £225,000.

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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.

53 Kestrel Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Kestrel Lane, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Kestrel Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

53 Kestrel Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£225,000
+87.6%over 19 years
22 December 2004
£119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1BH: £325,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in LE5 1BH

On the street

Versus other Kestrel Lane homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 53 Kestrel Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,879

Street avg £2,133

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hamilton Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Gateway Sixth Form College. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 1BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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