What type of property is 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ last change hands?

5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ last sold for £77,500 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ 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 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ located?

5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

Police records around 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 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 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (427m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (835m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Riverdale Close, LE7 1FZ is Brook Street, 190m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 638m away.

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5 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Riverdale Close

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

5 Riverdale Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 79.4% above the 2012 sale of £77,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. Last sold in May 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Riverdale Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromB86toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Riverdale Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£77,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2012Most recent
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1FZ: £100,000 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in LE7 1FZ

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On the street

Versus other Riverdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Riverdale Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,582

Street avg £1,772

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

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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.

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1 Archdale Street, Syston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Cranmer Drive, Syston

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bath Street, Syston

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1FZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1FZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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