What kind of home is 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ last change hands?

8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ last sold for £231,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £192,995 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and December 2020, 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ rose from £192,995 to £231,000, a change of £38,005. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ in?

8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ sits in Rothley, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

Police records around 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ 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 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ is Rothley Church of England Primary School (293m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cedars Academy (2.3km).

What transport links are near 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Burrow Drive, LE7 7RZ is Warren Way, 196m away. The nearest tram option is Rothley (Great Central Railway), 1.7km away.

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8 Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7RZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Burrow Drive

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

8 Burrow Drive is a semi-detached house in Rothley, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 is 11.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 18% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £231,000.

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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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 September 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Burrow Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£231,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2020Most recent
£231,000
+19.7%over 6 years
31 October 2014
£192,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 7RZ: £265,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE7 7RZ

On the street

Versus other Burrow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Burrow Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,254

Street avg £2,967

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 77 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Warren Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rothley Church of England Primary School. 8 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 7RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 7RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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