What kind of home is 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB last change hands?

9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB last sold for £144,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5SB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB use?

The latest EPC at 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB 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 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB in?

9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

Police records around 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB 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 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

The closest primary school to 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB is Greenfield Primary School (455m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (874m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bladen Close, LE8 5SB is Waterloo Crescent, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Bladen Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Bladen Close

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

9 Bladen Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5SB). 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 (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 88.9% above the 2013 sale of £144,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 44.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bladen Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bladen 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.

9 Bladen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£144,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 July 2013Most recent
£144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5SB: £195,000 (2023–2005).

Nearby sales in LE8 5SB

On the street

Versus other Bladen Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Bladen Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,655

Street avg £1,898

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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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1 Broadfield Way, Countesthorpe

LE8 5XR

2 bed

£389k

1 Albert Road, Countesthorpe

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4 bed4 bath

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

0.2 km

Waterloo Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Greenfield Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 5SB 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 5SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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