What type of property is 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA last change hands?

8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA last sold for £125,000 in January 2015, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 4RA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA 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 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA located?

8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA 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.

Which schools serve 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

The closest primary school to 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA is Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy (486m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Avoca Close, LE5 4RA is Goodwood Road, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Avoca Close, Leicester, LE5 4RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Avoca Close

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

8 Avoca Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 4RA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 98.4% above the 2015 sale of £125,000. Last sold in January 2015, so it's been off the market for around 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

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

8 Avoca Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Sept 2024

Current Certificate

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 September 2024

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Avoca Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 January 2015Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 4RA: £310,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LE5 4RA

On the street

Versus other Avoca Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Avoca Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,645

Street avg £2,216

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Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

412/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Goodwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy. 44 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 4RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 4RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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