What type of property is 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG?

9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG last change hands?

9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG last sold for £214,900 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £91,000 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and June 2016, 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG rose from £91,000 to £214,900, a change of £123,900. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG?

9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 7DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG?

9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG located?

9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG sits in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG 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 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG?

The closest primary school to 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG is Woolden Hill Primary School (488m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Martin High School Anstey (451m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bencroft Close, LE7 7DG is Woodgon Road, 174m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Bencroft Close, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7DG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Bencroft Close

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

9 Bencroft Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 7DG). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 23.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 197.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE52toD67

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bencroft Close, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bencroft Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

9 Bencroft Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£214,900

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2016Most recent
£214,900
+136.2%over 14 years
11 October 2001
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 7DG: £220,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in LE7 7DG

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On the street

Versus other Bencroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9 Bencroft Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,705

Street avg £2,313

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Woodgon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Martin High School Anstey. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 7DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 7DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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