What type of property is 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP last change hands?

5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP last sold for £82,500 in February 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in November 2006, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and February 2009, 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP fell from £125,000 to £82,500, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly -16.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP 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 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP located?

5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP sits in East Goscote, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

Police records around 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP 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 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

The closest primary school to 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP is Broomfield Community Primary School (344m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (1.7km).

What transport links are near 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Swallows Dale, LE7 3XP is Countrymans Way, 30m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Swallows Dale, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Swallows Dale

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

5 Swallows Dale is a mid-terrace house in East Goscote, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 3XP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since February 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2006–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at -16.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 146.1% above the 2009 sale of £82,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 36.8% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Swallows Dale, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Swallows Dale has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -16.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£82,500

Growth on file: -16.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2009Most recent
£82,500
-34.0%over 2 years
30 November 2006
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 3XP: £148,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in LE7 3XP

On the street

Versus other Swallows Dale homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Swallows Dale runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,179

Street avg £2,217

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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 Avenue Close, Queniborough

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1 Bluebell Close, Queniborough

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Coopers Nook, East Goscote

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1 Fletchers Way, East Goscote

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£315k

1 Chestnut Close, Queniborough

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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

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Countrymans Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Broomfield Community Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 3XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Swallows Dale, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.