What type of property is 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ last change hands?

16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ last sold for £75,500 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,000 in November 2016, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

Across 2 sales between November 2016 and May 2018, 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ rose from £72,000 to £75,500, a change of £3,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ located?

16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ sits in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

Police records around 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

The closest primary school to 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ is Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School (577m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Wigston High School (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Forge Corner, LE8 4FZ is Forge Corner, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Forge Corner, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Forge Corner

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

16 Forge Corner is a mid-terrace house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2016–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 66.9% above the 2018 sale of £75,500. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE43toD57

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Forge Corner, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Forge Corner has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

16 Forge Corner valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£75,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2018Most recent
£75,500
+4.9%over 1 year
4 November 2016
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 4FZ: £130,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LE8 4FZ

On the street

Versus other Forge Corner homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 16 Forge Corner stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£932

Street avg £1,390

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Forge Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 4FZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4FZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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