What kind of home is 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Covert Close, LE7 1YH is Moorland Road, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 881m away.

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8 Covert Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Covert Close

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

8 Covert Close is an end-of-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1YH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2024

Current Certificate

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 November 2024

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£197,000

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 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.

On floor area, 8 Covert Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Blackthorn Drive, Syston

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1 Cranmer Drive, Syston

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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

Moorland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Roundhill 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 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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