What kind of home is 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US last sold for £151,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £167,450 in September 2004, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and January 2012, 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US fell from £167,450 to £151,000, a change of £16,450. That works out to roughly -1.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,058 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1US. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. 20232351) in February 2024. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US in?

3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US 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 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

The closest primary school to 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US is Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School (426m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateway Sixth Form College (937m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blacksmith Place, LE5 1US is Bakers Way, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1058 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Blacksmith Place

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

3 Blacksmith Place is a semi-detached house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1US). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1058 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 74.8% above the 2012 sale of £151,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (January 2012).

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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 Blacksmith Place'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 08 Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C76

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 3 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 3 Blacksmith Place was refused — worth checking the council file.

6 applications on record at 3 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US

6decisions4extensions26documents1nearby

Aug 2007
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
DETACHED GARAGE AND WORKSHOP WITH STUDY ROOM AT FIRST FLOOR (CLASS C3)
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
20071134
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2024Decision
OutbuildingFeb 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Blacksmith Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£151,000

Growth on file: -1.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2012Most recent
£151,000
-9.8%over 7 years
29 September 2004
£167,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1US: £160,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in LE5 1US

On the street

Versus other Blacksmith Place homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Blacksmith Place outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,536

Street avg £1,813

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Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Bakers Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1US

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

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Common questions

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