What type of property is 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG 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.

Where is 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG located?

5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

Police records around 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

The closest primary school to 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG is Greenfield Primary School (434m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bassett Avenue, LE8 5QG is Bassett Avenue, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bassett Avenue, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Bassett Avenue

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

5 Bassett Avenue is a semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5QG). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2022. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Very 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 73).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Apr 2022

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bassett Avenue, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bassett Avenue 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.

5 Bassett Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£235,000

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 5QG: £265,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 5QG

On the street

Versus other Bassett Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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

1 Elizabeth Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5UY

£228k

1 Broadfield Way, Countesthorpe

LE8 5XR

2 bed

£253k

1 Barnley Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5SD

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

LE8 5RW

4 bed2 bath

£165k

1 Christopher Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5UR

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

Bassett Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5QG

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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