8 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
About 8 Riverdale Close
8 Riverdale Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 7th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (77 versus a best of 86). The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor.
It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 17% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 32.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
8 Riverdale Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 January 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
8 Riverdale 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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£155,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£132,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 November 2007Most recent
£132,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1FZ: £100,000 (2021–2012).
Nearby sales in LE7 1FZ
11 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
Sold Feb 2021
£134,0009 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
Sold May 2014
£100,0005 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
Sold May 2012
£77,5004 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
Sold May 2012
£77,5007 Riverdale Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1FZ
Sold May 2012
£82,950
Versus other Riverdale Close homes
8 Riverdale Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,325
Street avg £1,665
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
191/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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB







