What kind of home is 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5UR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR in?

8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

Police records around 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR 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 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

The closest primary school to 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR is Greenfield Primary School (470m), 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 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Christopher Close, LE8 5UR is Bassett Avenue, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Christopher Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5UR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Christopher Close

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

8 Christopher Close is a semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5UR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Nov 2021

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Christopher Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Christopher 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.

8 Christopher Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£181,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Christopher Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Christopher Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

£165k

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1 Elizabeth Close, Countesthorpe

LE8 5UY

£253k

1 Barnley Close, Countesthorpe

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3 bed

£261k

1 Diamond Avenue, Countesthorpe

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3 bed1 bath

£272k

1 Bassett Avenue, Countesthorpe

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1 bed1 bath

£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

0.1 km

Bassett Avenue — 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 5UR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5UR

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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