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55 Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0AB

Solar panelsNotable viewsExtendable1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 55 Markfield Lane

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

55 Markfield Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Newtown Linford, Leicester, Leicester (LE6 0AB). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 84.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2022 at £627,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

55 Markfield Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromE50toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
15%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Markfield Lane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Dec 2011
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of first floor extension to rear of dwelling.

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    P/11/2239/2
    View planning record

What's in 55 Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0AB's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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 55 Markfield Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£612,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£627,500

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2022Most recent

    £627,500

    +151.0%over 11 years
  2. 25 May 2011

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE6 0AB: £415,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Markfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 55 Markfield Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,683

Street avg £3,531

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55 Markfield Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Markfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Newtown Linford Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 LE6 0AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE6 0AB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE6 0AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55 Markfield Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0AB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.