What type of property is 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ sell for?

8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ last sold for £122,500 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ 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 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ located?

8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

Police records around 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ 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 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy (240m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard Mead Academy (656m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Burdock Close, LE5 1UJ is Celandine Road, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Burdock Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1UJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Burdock Close

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

8 Burdock Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 85.3% above the 2014 sale of £122,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 87% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Burdock Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Burdock 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.

8 Burdock Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£122,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 June 2014Most recent
£122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1UJ: £205,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LE5 1UJ

On the street

Versus other Burdock Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Burdock Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £2,117

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 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.

£220k

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2 bed

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1 Bankside

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3 bed1 bath

£259k

1 Aldfield Green, Hamilton

LE5 1BP

3 bed2 bath

£266k

1 Baronet Way

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3 bed2 bath

£277k

1 Ashtree Road, Hamilton

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3 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton

LE5 1US

3 bed1 bath

£492k

1 Abbots Road South

LE5 1DA

3 bed1 bath

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

0.2 km

Celandine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy. 20 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 1UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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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