When did 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW last change hands?

26 Northfields, LE7 1HW last sold for £450,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £229,950 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and November 2023, 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW rose from £229,950 to £450,000, a change of £220,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW had any planning applications?

26 Northfields, LE7 1HW has council approval for an extension granted in August 2004 under ref. P/04/2384/2. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW?

26 Northfields, LE7 1HW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW in?

26 Northfields, LE7 1HW sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW?

Police records around 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW 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.

What schools are near 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW?

The closest primary school to 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (310m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (436m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW?

The closest bus stop to 26 Northfields, LE7 1HW is Health Centre, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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26 Northfields, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HW

3 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 26 Northfields

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

26 Northfields is a four-bedroom property in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1HW). It has council tax band E.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £450,000.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Northfields, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2005
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of a detached building for gym and study over to front of detached dwelling and erection of boundary wall (1.95m high). (Revised scheme - planning refusal P/04/1473/2 refers)
Council
South
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
P/05/0351/2
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Aug 2004
ExtensionFull
In report
Erection of new boundary wall and retention of conservatory (Revised scheme - P/04/1473/2 refers).
Council
South
Retrospective
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
P/04/2384/2
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What's in 26 Northfields, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HW's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on 26 Northfields was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2023)

£450,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2023Most recent
£450,000
+95.7%over 19 years
27 February 2004
£229,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1HW: £320,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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Full Leicester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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48.0dB

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