What type of property is 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

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

What was the last sold price for 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL last sold for £74,950 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and June 2002, 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL rose from £46,000 to £74,950, a change of £28,950. That works out to roughly +24.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

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

How is 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

31 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 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL located?

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

Is 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL in a safe area?

Police records around 31 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 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL?

The closest bus stop to 31 Gorse Lane, LE7 1YL is Archdale Street, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 603m away.

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31 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Gorse Lane

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

31 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Held since June 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 sits 154.8% above the 2002 sale of £74,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 16.4% below the postcode norm.

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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

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Gorse Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

31 Gorse Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£74,950

Growth on file: 24.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2002Most recent
£74,950
+62.9%over 2 years
13 April 2000
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 1YL: £190,000 (2025–2023).

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.

31 Gorse Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,338

Street avg £2,636

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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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

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