What type of property is 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB is a detached house.

When did 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB last change hands?

24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB last sold for £320,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

The current EPC rating for 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft). That makes it about 41% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 4GB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB heated?

The latest EPC at 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB is in council tax band E.

Where is 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB located?

24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB sits in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

Police records around 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB 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 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

The closest primary school to 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School (730m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Wigston High School (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB?

The closest bus stop to 24b, Chapel Street, LE8 4GB is Forge Corner, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24b, Chapel Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24b

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

24b is a detached house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4GB). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £461,000 is 44.1% 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.

24b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24b, Chapel Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24b 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.

24b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£461,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 August 2016Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 4GB: £250,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 4GB

On the street

Versus other Chapel Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 24b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,443

Street avg £2,561

On par

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 148 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Freer Close, Blaby

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1 Chapel Street, Blaby

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1 Clark Gardens, Blaby

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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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Forge Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School. 19 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 LE8 4GB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4GB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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