What kind of home is 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ?

26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ last change hands?

26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ last sold for £234,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £222,995 in December 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2014 and October 2017, 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ rose from £222,995 to £234,500, a change of £11,505. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ?

26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 2DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ use?

The latest EPC at 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ in?

26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ 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 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ?

The closest primary school to 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ is The Merton Primary School (857m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (933m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Cottesmore Close, LE7 2DJ is Quenby Crescent, 400m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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26 Cottesmore Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2DJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Cottesmore Close

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

26 Cottesmore Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017. At 107 m² it's 15.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (127 m² median across 23 EPCs). Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £312,000 is 33% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Cottesmore Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Cottesmore 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.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£234,500

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2017Most recent
£234,500
+5.2%over 2 years
19 December 2014
£222,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2DJ: £290,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in LE7 2DJ

On the street

Versus other Cottesmore Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Cottesmore Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,192

Street avg £2,221

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Courtyard Close, Syston

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1 Coplow Crescent, Syston

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4 bed1 bath

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1 Eatough Close, Syston

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4 bed3 bath

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Quenby Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

The Merton Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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