What type of property is 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 4HD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD 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 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD located?

1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD sits in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

Police records around 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD 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 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

The closest primary school to 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School (250m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chester Close, LE8 4HD is Willow Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chester Close, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4HD

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Chester Close

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

1 Chester Close is an end-of-terrace house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4HD). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 3)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2022from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chester Close, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chester Close 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.

1 Chester Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 4HD: £149,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in LE8 4HD

On the street

Versus other Chester Close homes

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

1 Chester Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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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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

0.1 km

Willow Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School. 14 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 4HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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