What kind of home is 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB last change hands?

1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB last sold for £220,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and December 2015, 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB rose from £102,000 to £220,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 7HB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB in?

1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB sits in Cropston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

Police records around 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB 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 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

The closest primary school to 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB is Richard Hill Church of England Primary School (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Martin High School Anstey (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ridley Close, LE7 7HB is Bradgate Arms, 129m away. The nearest underground option is Rothley (Great Central Railway), 1.9km away.

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1 Ridley Close, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7HB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Ridley Close

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

1 Ridley Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Cropston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 7HB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 58.2% above the 2015 sale of £220,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2015.

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

Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

1 Ridley Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 August 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE53toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Aug 2015from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromC73toD66

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ridley Close, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ridley Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2015Most recent
£220,000
+115.7%over 16 years
22 August 1999
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 7HB: £307,500 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in LE7 7HB

On the street

Versus other Ridley Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Ridley Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,651

Street avg £2,734

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 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

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bradgate Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School. 9 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 7HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 7HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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