What kind of home is 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB?

3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB last change hands?

3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB last sold for £257,250 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB?

3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5QB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB use?

The latest EPC at 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB?

3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB 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 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB in?

3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB 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 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB?

The closest primary school to 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB is Greenfield Primary School (303m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Archery Close, LE8 5QB is Foston Lane, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Archery Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Archery Close

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

3 Archery Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 81 m² it's 25.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 4 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 92.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £257,250.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

3 Archery Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Archery Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Archery 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.

3 Archery Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£257,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£257,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5QB: £210,000 (2025–2000).

Nearby sales in LE8 5QB

On the street

Versus other Archery Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Archery Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,176

Street avg £2,039

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 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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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

Foston Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Greenfield Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 5QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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