What kind of home is 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP last sold for £149,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,950 in September 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2007 and May 2024, 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP rose from £104,950 to £149,000, a change of £44,050. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 5NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP 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 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP in?

4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP 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 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

The closest primary school to 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP is Linden Primary School (616m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Crown Hills Community College (642m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Buckfast Close, LE5 5NP is Coplow Avenue, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Buckfast Close

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

4 Buckfast Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 45.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £149,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Mar 2012

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Buckfast Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£149,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£149,000
+42.0%over 16 years
20 September 2007
£104,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 5NP: £147,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LE5 5NP

On the street

Versus other Buckfast Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Buckfast Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,614

Street avg £1,868

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Coplow Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Linden Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 5NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 5NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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