What type of property is 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS sell for?

3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS last sold for £153,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,350 in December 2005, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and September 2014, 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS rose from £150,350 to £153,000, a change of £2,650. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS 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.

Where is 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS located?

3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

Police records around 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS 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 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

The closest primary school to 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School (302m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateway Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is Shipton Road, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Birkby Close

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

3 Birkby Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1PS). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (59 m² across 82 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 sits 66% above the 2014 sale of £153,000. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

3 Birkby Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Birkby 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.

3 Birkby Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£153,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2014Most recent
£153,000
+1.8%over 8 years
2 December 2005
£150,350

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1PS: £130,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LE5 1PS

On the street

Versus other Birkby Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Birkby Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,987

Street avg £2,136

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Shipton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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