What type of property is 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY located?

8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY 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 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

The closest primary school to 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (351m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (766m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chapel Close, LE7 1GY is Brook Street, 155m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 712m away.

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8 Chapel Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Chapel Close

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

8 Chapel Close is a semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1GY). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 11th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chapel Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chapel 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.

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

Current estimate

£122,000

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 2 sales in LE7 1GY: £145,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in LE7 1GY

On the street

Versus other Chapel Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

£123k

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£156k

1 Chapel Close, Syston

LE7 1GY

£165k

1 Foundry Lane, Syston

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3 bed

£195k

1 Dudley Whenham Close, Syston

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£200k

1 Covert Close, Syston

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£203k

1 Bruxby Street, Syston

LE7 1NB

2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Field View, Syston

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£207k

1 Archdale Street, Syston

LE7 1NA

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

0.2 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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A Local Area 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 LE7 1GY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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