What kind of home is Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS last change hands?

Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS last sold for £100,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,000 in November 2007, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and May 2015, Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS fell from £126,000 to £100,000, a change of £26,000. That works out to roughly -3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1PS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

Flat 3, 8 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.

Which area is Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS in?

Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 3, 8 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.

What schools are near Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 8 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 is the nearest station to Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, LE5 1PS is Shipton Road, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1PS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the 5th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015). Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 35% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromC79toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£100,000

Growth on file: -3.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2015Most recent
£100,000
-20.6%over 7 years
21 November 2007
£126,000

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 66 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat 3 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,923

Street avg £2,107

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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