What type of property is 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 1HU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU 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 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU located?

2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

Police records around 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU 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 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (448m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (899m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Harcourt Close, LE7 1HU is Brook Street, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 663m away.

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2 Harcourt Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 2 Harcourt Close

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

2 Harcourt Close is a semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), 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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Mar 2021

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Harcourt Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Harcourt 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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

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 1 sales in LE7 1HU: £130,000 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in LE7 1HU

12 Harcourt Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HU
Sold Jul 2017
£130,000

On the street

Versus other Harcourt Close homes

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

2 Harcourt Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

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.

£195k

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£200k

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£203k

1 Bruxby Street, Syston

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2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Field View, Syston

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£207k

1 Archdale Street, Syston

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3 bed

£156k

1 Chapel Close, Syston

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£211k

1 Chatsworth Drive, Syston

LE7 1HX

3 bed1 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.

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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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