What was the last sold price for 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL last sold for £120,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and June 2008, 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL rose from £59,950 to £120,000, a change of £60,050. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

3 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.

Where is 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL located?

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

Is 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

What is the nearest station to 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birchwood Close, LE7 2BL is Quenby Crescent, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 937m away.

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3 Birchwood Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2BL

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Overview

About 3 Birchwood Close

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

3 Birchwood Close is a two-bedroom property in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2BL). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birchwood Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Birchwood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Last sold (2008)

£120,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2008Most recent
£120,000
+100.2%over 9 years
20 August 1998
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2BL: £148,000 (2015–1998).

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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