What type of property is 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ last change hands?

89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ last sold for £200,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ have?

The current EPC rating for 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 7FJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ heated?

The latest EPC at 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ 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 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ located?

89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ sits in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

Police records around 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ 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 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

The closest primary school to 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is The Latimer Primary School (597m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Martin High School Anstey (571m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

The closest bus stop to 89 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is Ellis Street, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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89 Forest Gate, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 89 Forest Gate

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

89 Forest Gate is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 7FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 11.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 72.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2029

2 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 89 Forest Gate, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

89 Forest Gate has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

89 Forest Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 7FJ: £226,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LE7 7FJ

On the street

Versus other Forest Gate homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 89 Forest Gate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,532

Street avg £2,153

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

0.1 km

Ellis Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Martin High School Anstey. 13 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 7FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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