What type of property is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW last sold for £170,000 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and December 2011, 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW rose from £80,000 to £170,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW located?

6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW sits in Queniborough, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

Police records around 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 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 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

The closest primary school to 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW is Queniborough Church of England Primary School (615m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (905m).

How well connected is 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW?

The closest bus stop to 6 Chestnut Close, LE7 3DW is Avenue Road, 266m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Chestnut Close, Queniborough, Leicester, LE7 3DW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Chestnut Close

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

6 Chestnut Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Queniborough, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 sits 57.1% above the 2011 sale of £170,000. On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

6 Chestnut Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromF38toE40

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Chestnut Close, Queniborough, Leicester, LE7 3DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Chestnut Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Chestnut Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2011Most recent
£170,000
+112.5%over 11 years
13 July 2000
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 3DW: £250,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in LE7 3DW

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Chestnut Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,179

Street avg £2,548

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Avenue Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Queniborough Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 3DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 3DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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