What type of property is 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

The current EPC rating for 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY 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 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY located?

18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY sits in Ratby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE6 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

Police records around 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

The closest primary school to 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY is Ratby Primary School (405m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (881m).

What is the nearest station to 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Cottage Close, LE6 0XY is Main Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Cottage Close, Ratby, Leicester, LE6 0XY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Cottage Close

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

18 Cottage Close is a semi-detached house in Ratby, Leicester, Leicester (LE6 0XY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2010

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%30%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Feb 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Cottage Close, Ratby, Leicester, LE6 0XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Cottage Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Cottage Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE6 0XY: £240,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in LE6 0XY

On the street

Versus other Cottage Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£244k

1 Bumblebee Close, Ratby

LE6 0PB

3 bed2 bath

£246k

1 Ash Court, Groby

LE6 0EH

3 bed

£246k

1 Brookvale Cottages, Ratby Road, Groby

LE6 0BS

£230k

1 Branting Hill, Groby

LE6 0DB

£228k

1 Carmen Grove, Groby

LE6 0BA

2 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Bennion Close, Groby

LE6 0DU

£268k

1 Bancroft Way, Ratby

LE6 0BZ

£272k

1 Castle Rise, Groby

LE6 0YQ

3 bed3 bath

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Main Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ratby Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE6 0XY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE6 0XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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