What kind of home is 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL last change hands?

2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL last sold for £148,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and November 2015, 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL rose from £59,000 to £148,000, a change of £89,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL 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 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL in?

2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL 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 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

The closest primary school to 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL is The Merton Primary School (477m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL is Quenby Crescent, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 937m away.

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2 Birchwood Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2BL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Birchwood Close

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

2 Birchwood Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2BL). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 53.4% above the 2015 sale of £148,000. 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jul 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birchwood Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birchwood 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£148,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 November 2015Most recent
£148,000
+150.8%over 16 years
4 December 1998
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2BL: £134,950 (2008–1998).

Nearby sales in LE7 2BL

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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

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Quenby Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Merton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 2BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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