What type of property is 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG last change hands?

7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG last sold for £84,950 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

The current EPC rating for 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5TG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG 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 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG located?

7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

Police records around 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG 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 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

The closest primary school to 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG is Greenfield Primary School (321m), 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 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG?

The closest bus stop to 7 Almond Close, LE8 5TG is Bassett Avenue, 375m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Almond Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Almond Close

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

7 Almond Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5TG). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in November 2001. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 170.7% above the 2001 sale of £84,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 34.1% below the postcode norm. At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Almond Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Almond 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.

7 Almond Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£84,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 November 2001Most recent
£84,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5TG: £240,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in LE8 5TG

On the street

Versus other Almond Close homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Almond Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,490

Street avg £2,691

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bassett Avenue, Countesthorpe

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1 bed1 bath

£372k

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LE8 5RG

2 bed

£315k

1 Fir Tree Avenue, Countesthorpe

LE8 5TH

4 bed

£334k

1 Broomleys, Countesthorpe

LE8 5RW

4 bed2 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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 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 5TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5TG

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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