What kind of home is 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

The current EPC rating for 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft). That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5SH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH use?

The latest EPC at 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH in?

11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH in a safe area?

Police records around 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH 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 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

The closest primary school to 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH is Greenfield Primary School (514m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (814m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH?

The closest bus stop to 11a, Gwendoline Drive, LE8 5SH is Waterloo Crescent, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11a, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11a

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

11a is a semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5SH). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromE45toC78

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11a, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11a 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.

11a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£405,000

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 5SH: £275,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LE8 5SH

On the street

Versus other Gwendoline Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 11a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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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

Waterloo Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Greenfield Primary School. 8 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 5SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11a, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.