What type of property is 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD last change hands?

1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD last sold for £155,000 in December 2007, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD 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 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD located?

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

Is 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD 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 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

The closest primary school to 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD is Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School (502m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (2.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Harrop Close, LE8 4PD is The Old Vicarage, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Harrop Close, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Harrop Close

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

1 Harrop Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4PD). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since December 2007 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 52.9% above the 2007 sale of £155,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Harrop 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2007Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 4PD: £135,000 (2023–2004).

Nearby sales in LE8 4PD

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Old Vicarage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School. 15 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 4PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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