What type of property is 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is a semi-detached house.

What did 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH sell for?

3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH last sold for £145,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and July 2018, 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH rose from £40,000 to £145,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH 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 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH located?

3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

Police records around 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH 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 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

The closest primary school to 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (1.4km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Roundhill Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is Moorland Road, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 881m away.

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3 Covert Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 3 Covert Close

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

3 Covert Close is a semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1YH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 36.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 28.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromD59toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Covert Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Covert 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.

3 Covert Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£145,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2018Most recent
£145,000
+262.5%over 23 years
27 July 1995
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1YH: £155,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in LE7 1YH

On the street

Versus other Covert Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Covert Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,589

Street avg £2,311

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Moorland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Roundhill Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 1YH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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