What type of property is 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU sell for?

8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU last sold for £184,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,950 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and July 2015, 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU rose from £142,950 to £184,000, a change of £41,050. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU located?

8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

Police records around 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU 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 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

The closest primary school to 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU is The Merton Primary School (829m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Roundhill Academy (965m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Courtyard Close, LE7 2JU is Station Approach, 50m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 63m away.

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8 Courtyard Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Courtyard Close

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

8 Courtyard Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2JU). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a basement.

Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 is 48.4% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 August 2035

8 years remaining

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21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Courtyard Close, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Courtyard 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.

8 Courtyard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£184,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2015Most recent
£184,000
+28.7%over 2 years
16 May 2013
£142,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2JU: £186,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in LE7 2JU

On the street

Versus other Courtyard Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Courtyard Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,688

Street avg £1,686

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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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

Station Approach — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Merton Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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