What type of property is 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE last sold for £145,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE 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 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE located?

4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district.

Is 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE show an average of 191 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

The closest primary school to 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (295m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (746m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Preston Close, LE7 1AE is Brook Street, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 791m away.

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4 Preston Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1AE

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Preston Close

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

4 Preston Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 55.2% above the 2019 sale of £145,000. Last sale on file: £145,000 in February 2019.

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

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Preston Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Preston Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 February 2019Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in LE7 1AE: £135,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in LE7 1AE

On the street

Versus other Preston Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Preston Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 81 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

£222k

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2 bed

£203k

1 Bruxby Street, Syston

LE7 1NB

2 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Clumber Close, Syston

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2 bed

£224k

1 Cranmer Drive, Syston

LE7 1HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Chatsworth Drive, Syston

LE7 1HX

3 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Archdale Street, Syston

LE7 1NA

3 bed

£258k

1 Curlew Close, Syston

LE7 1XA

3 bed

£264k

1 Bath Street, Syston

LE7 1GB

3 bed

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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