What kind of home is 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ last change hands?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ last sold for £215,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and April 2025, 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ rose from £45,000 to £215,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ have?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ has council approval for front extension granted in October 2007 under ref. P/07/2134/2. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ 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 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ in?

17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

Police records around 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ 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 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ is The Merton Primary School (231m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Roundhill Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Ash Drive, LE7 2PQ is Merton Avenue, 151m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 656m away.

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17 Ash Drive, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2PQ

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 17 Ash Drive

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

17 Ash Drive is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £215,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 59.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 September 2027

11 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ash Drive, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ash Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 17 Ash Drive, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2PQ

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May 2007
Porch
Outcome in report
(Enquiry) Extension of porch.
Council
South
Extension
Reference
P/07/1249/2
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PorchOct 2007Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 17 Ash Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£215,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

14 April 2025Most recent
£215,000
+377.8%over 28 years
14 March 1997
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2PQ: £190,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LE7 2PQ

On the street

Versus other Ash Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 17 Ash Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,116

Street avg £2,052

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Area

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Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Merton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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