What kind of home is 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

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

When did 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL last change hands?

29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL last sold for £180,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £43,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

Across 4 sales between December 1998 and October 2024, 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL rose from £43,500 to £180,000, a change of £136,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL have?

The current EPC rating for 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL use?

The latest EPC at 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

29 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.

Which area is 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL in?

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

How safe is the area around 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

Police records around 29 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.

What schools are near 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest primary school to 29 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 transport links are near 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest bus stop to 29 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is Archdale Street, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 603m away.

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29 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29 Gorse Lane

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

29 Gorse Lane is a mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1YL). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 15% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 110.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £180,000.

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Oct 2013

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 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.

Price for 29 Gorse Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2024Most recent
£180,000
+93.5%over 20 years
28 November 2003
£93,000
+86.0%over 2 years
15 February 2001
£50,000
+14.9%over 2 years
11 December 1998
£43,500

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, 29 Gorse Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £2,510

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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