What kind of home is 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA last sold for £239,750 in December 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA in?

1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

Police records around 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA 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.

What schools are near 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

The closest primary school to 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA is Greenfield Primary School (512m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Austrey Lane, LE8 5QA is Scotland Way, 277m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Austrey Lane, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Austrey Lane

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

1 Austrey Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5QA). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

10 years since the last transfer (December 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 43.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Bathrooms3

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Aug 2016

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Austrey Lane, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Austrey Lane 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.

1 Austrey Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£239,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 December 2016Most recent
£239,750

Median price across the last 4 sales in LE8 5QA: £221,250 (2020–2004).

Nearby sales in LE8 5QA

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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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Scotland Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Greenfield Primary School. 4 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 5QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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