What type of property is 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES last change hands?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES last sold for £159,000 in January 2011, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and January 2011, 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES rose from £57,000 to £159,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

The current EPC rating for 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 63% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 0ES. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES have?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension and two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES 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 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES located?

16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES sits in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

Police records around 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

The closest primary school to 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES is Kibworth Church of England Primary School (577m). The closest secondary is Kibworth Mead Academy (650m).

What transport links are near 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES?

The closest bus stop to 16 Barnes Close, LE8 0ES is Fire Station, 67m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Barnes Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0ES

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Barnes Close

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

16 Barnes Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 0ES). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in January 2011. At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 is 47.8% above the 2011 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Barnes Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Barnes Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 16 Barnes Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0ES

2decisions2extensions1nearby

Jul 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Erection of two storey extension to the rear
Reference
06/00732/FUL
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ExtensionNov 2006Decision

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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.

16 Barnes Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£159,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 January 2011Most recent
£159,000
+178.9%over 9 years
26 April 2001
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 0ES: £195,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LE8 0ES

On the street

Versus other Barnes Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Barnes Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,807

Street avg £2,984

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Leicester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Kibworth Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 0ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 0ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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