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14 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
206 m²
2221 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Cosby Road

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

14 Cosby Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5PD). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2221 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2009) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from May 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. At 206 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £690,000 is 26.6% above the 2010 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

14 Cosby Road'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 14 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD

0decisions1extensions1documents
  1. Mar 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Single and two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and extension to rear of existing garage.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    03/0011/1/PX
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

14 Cosby Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£690,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£545,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2010Most recent

    £545,000

    +81.7%over 7 years

  2. 20 March 2003

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5PD: £380,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cosby Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 14 Cosby Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,641

Street avg £2,627

On par

Floor Area

206 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Cosby Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£522k

1 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe

LE8 5PD

4 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Arnesby Lane, Peatling Magna

LE8 5UN

4 bed
£376k

1 Albert Road, Countesthorpe

LE8 5XU

4 bed4 bath
£336k

1 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5PQ

4 bed1 bath
£334k

1 Broomleys, Countesthorpe

LE8 5RW

4 bed2 bath
£315k

1 Fir Tree Avenue, Countesthorpe

LE8 5TH

4 bed
£407k

1 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5LA

5 bed
£383k

1 Bute Way, Countesthorpe

LE8 5TX

5 bed
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

Willoughby Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Countesthorpe Academy. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 5PD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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