What kind of home is 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP is a detached house.

When did 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP last change hands?

1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP last sold for £268,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £139,950 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

Across 3 sales between August 2000 and October 2016, 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP rose from £139,950 to £268,000, a change of £128,050. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 9AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP use?

The latest EPC at 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP in?

1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP sits in Billesdon, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

Police records around 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP 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 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

The closest primary school to 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP is Billesdon Church of England Primary School (355m).

What is the nearest station to 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, West Lane, LE7 9AP is Church Street, 107m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, West Lane, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AP

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Billesdon, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 9AP). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

10 years since the last transfer (October 2016). Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 is 43.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, West Lane, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£268,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2016Most recent
£268,000
+52.3%over 14 years
30 May 2002
£176,000
+25.8%over 1 year
20 August 2000
£139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 9AP: £301,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in LE7 9AP

On the street

Versus other West Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,528

Street avg £3,097

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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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

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Billesdon Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 9AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 9AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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