What kind of home is 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE last change hands?

20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE last sold for £115,000 in August 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and August 2009, 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE rose from £95,000 to £115,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE use?

The latest EPC at 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE 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.

Which area is 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE in?

20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

Police records around 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE show an average of 412 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

The closest primary school to 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE is Scraptoft Valley Primary School (232m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard Mead Academy (331m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Briarfield Drive, LE5 1RE is Netherhall Road, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Briarfield Drive, Leicester, LE5 1RE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Briarfield Drive

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

20 Briarfield Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 1RE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Held since August 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 106.1% above the 2009 sale of £115,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF35toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Briarfield Drive, Leicester, LE5 1RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Briarfield Drive 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£115,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2009Most recent
£115,000
+21.1%over 5 years
4 August 2004
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1RE: £125,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in LE5 1RE

On the street

Versus other Briarfield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Briarfield Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,386

Street avg £1,627

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

412/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Netherhall Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Scraptoft Valley Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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