What kind of home is 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ 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.

Which area is 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ in?

16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

Police records around 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ 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.

What schools are near 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

The closest primary school to 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ is Greenfield Primary School (325m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (997m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cherry Tree Close, LE8 5PQ is Bassett Avenue, 313m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Cherry Tree Close

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

16 Cherry Tree Close is a semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Oct 2013

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%21%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cherry Tree 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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

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 5PQ: £269,950 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in LE8 5PQ

On the street

Versus other Cherry Tree Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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.

£239k

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1 Broadfield Way, Countesthorpe

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2 bed

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1 Barnley Close, Countesthorpe

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3 bed

£261k

1 Diamond Avenue, Countesthorpe

LE8 5XD

3 bed1 bath

£272k

1 Bassett Avenue, Countesthorpe

LE8 5QG

1 bed1 bath

£315k

1 Fir Tree Avenue, Countesthorpe

LE8 5TH

4 bed

£334k

1 Broomleys, Countesthorpe

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4 bed2 bath

£335k

1 Archery Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5QB

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

0.3 km

Bassett Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Greenfield Primary School. 8 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 5PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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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