What type of property is 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX?

2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX sell for?

2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX last sold for £189,950 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX?

2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX located?

2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX?

The closest primary school to 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy (146m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard Mead Academy (608m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bentley Close, LE5 1DX is Chestnut Avenue, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bentley Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1DX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bentley Close

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

2 Bentley Close is a semi-detached house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 56.9% above the 2014 sale of £189,950. On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

2 Bentley Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bentley Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bentley Close 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.

2 Bentley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£189,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2014Most recent
£189,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1DX: £235,950 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in LE5 1DX

On the street

Versus other Bentley Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bentley Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,111

Street avg £2,345

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.0 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 10 years

Below

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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

0.1 km

Chestnut Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy. 24 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 LE5 1DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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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