What type of property is 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA last change hands?

8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA last sold for £345,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA located?

8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

Police records around 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA 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 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

The closest primary school to 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA is Greenfield Primary School (886m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (663m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Beechings Close, LE8 5PA is Westfield Avenue, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Beechings Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Beechings Close

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

8 Beechings Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5PA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 68.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £345,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Beechings Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Beechings Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Beechings Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£345,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2023Most recent
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5PA: £330,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE8 5PA

On the street

Versus other Beechings Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Beechings Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,026

Street avg £2,580

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe

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1 Fir Tree Avenue, Countesthorpe

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£450k

1 Arnesby Lane, Peatling Magna

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4 bed

£525k

1 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe

LE8 5PD

4 bed1 bath

£345k

1 Bute Way, Countesthorpe

LE8 5TX

5 bed

£344k

1 Austrey Lane, Countesthorpe

LE8 5QA

3 bed3 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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Countesthorpe Academy. 7 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 5PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Beechings Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.