What type of property is 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL sell for?

19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL last sold for £175,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,000 in January 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2004 and October 2023, 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL rose from £88,000 to £175,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The current EPC rating for 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL 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 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL located?

19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

Police records around 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL 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.

Which schools serve 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest primary school to 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (1.3km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Roundhill Academy (913m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest bus stop to 19 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is Archdale Street, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 603m away.

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19 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Gorse Lane

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

19 Gorse Lane is a mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1YL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 13.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 136.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £175,000 in October 2023.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Gorse Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

19 Gorse Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£175,000

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

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£175,000
+98.9%over 19 years
15 January 2004
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1YL: £190,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LE7 1YL

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On the street

Versus other Gorse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 19 Gorse Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,505

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Archdale Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

The Roundhill Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 1YL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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