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5b, Palmerston Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0JJ

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5b

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

5b is a detached house in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 0JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 198.5% above the 2001 sale of £99,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 40% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Sept 2011
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Sept 2018
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
58%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2022from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromD61toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5b, Palmerston Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5b has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£99,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 August 2001Most recent

    £99,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 0JJ: £220,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Palmerston Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5b outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,144

Street avg £2,516

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£276k

1 Balfour Drive, Kibworth Beauchamp

LE8 0WJ

3 bed
£275k

1 Club Cottages, White Street, Kibworth Beauchamp

LE8 0JG

3 bed1 bath
£330k

1 Bulls Terrace, Shangton Road, Tur Langton

LE8 0PN

3 bed2 bath
£264k

1 Debdale Lane, Smeeton Westerby

LE8 0QD

3 bed1 bath
£253k

1 Barnes Close, Kibworth Beauchamp

LE8 0ES

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Birdie Close, Kibworth Beauchamp

LE8 0PW

4 bed
£360k

1 Church Close, Kibworth Beauchamp

LE8 0SF

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Braymish Close, Kibworth Harcourt

LE8 0RU

3 bed1 bath
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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kibworth Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 LE8 0JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 0JJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 0JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5b, Palmerston Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.