What type of property is 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL sell for?

2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL last sold for £200,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £64,500 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and December 2024, 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL rose from £64,500 to £200,000, a change of £135,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

2 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 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

Police records around 2 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 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

How well connected is 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is Archdale Street, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 603m away.

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2 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Gorse Lane

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

2 Gorse Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1YL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £200,000 — fresh data. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 164.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2002
Extension
In report
Extension to residential curtilage.
Reference
P/02/2076/2
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What's in 2 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Gorse Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

10 December 2024Most recent
£200,000
+88.8%over 20 years
16 January 2004
£105,950
+64.3%over 2 years
26 April 2001
£64,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1YL: £185,000 (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 price per m², 2 Gorse Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £2,477

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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