What type of property is 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY last change hands?

8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY last sold for £245,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and December 2024, 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY rose from £142,000 to £245,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY located?

8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

Police records around 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY 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 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

The closest primary school to 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY is Whitehall Primary School (299m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (545m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bracken Close, LE5 4JY is Whitehall Road, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bracken Close, Leicester, LE5 4JY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bracken Close

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

8 Bracken Close is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 4JY). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £245,000. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 125.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

34%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bracken Close, Leicester, LE5 4JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bracken Close has no planning applications on record.

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3 notable applications 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 Bracken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2024Most recent
£245,000
+72.5%over 12 years
7 June 2012
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 4JY: £152,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in LE5 4JY

On the street

Versus other Bracken Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Bracken Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,712

Street avg £2,215

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Whitehall Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Whitehall Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 4JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 4JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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