What kind of home is 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD last change hands?

2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD last sold for £272,500 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and June 2024, 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD rose from £125,000 to £272,500, a change of £147,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD 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 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD in?

2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

Police records around 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD 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 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

The closest primary school to 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD is Greenfield Primary School (293m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barnley Close, LE8 5SD is Bassett Avenue, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barnley Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Barnley Close

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

2 Barnley Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5SD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 50.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 89 m² it's 17.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 6 EPCs). Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £272,500.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

36%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barnley Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barnley 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£272,500

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2024Most recent
£272,500
+118.0%over 11 years
11 June 2013
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5SD: £252,500 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in LE8 5SD

On the street

Versus other Barnley Close homes

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

Price per m² for 2 Barnley Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,062

Street avg £2,380

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.2 km

Bassett Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5SD 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 5SD

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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