What type of property is 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF last change hands?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF last sold for £270,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £197,000 in March 2017, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2017 and July 2020, 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF rose from £197,000 to £270,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 6LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF had any planning applications?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side and rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF 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 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF located?

2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

Police records around 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF 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 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

The closest primary school to 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is Krishna Avanti Primary School (722m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The City of Leicester College (399m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is Millersdale Avenue, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Durston Close

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

2 Durston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 6LF). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £349,000 is 29.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 60.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 82 m² it's 22.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 4 EPCs). Last sale on file: £270,000 in July 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Durston Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 2 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF

2decisions2extensions9documents

Apr 2020
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.9 metres; height of the eaves 2.8 metres (Class C3)
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
20200399
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Durston Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£270,000

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2020Most recent
£270,000
+37.1%over 3 years
10 March 2017
£197,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 6LF: £165,500 (2018–2007).

Nearby sales in LE5 6LF

On the street

Versus other Durston Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Durston Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,293

Street avg £2,113

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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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

Millersdale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The City of Leicester College. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 6LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 6LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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