What kind of home is 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY last change hands?

8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY last sold for £272,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,995 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and March 2024, 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY rose from £199,995 to £272,000, a change of £72,005. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5UY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

Police records around 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY 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 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

The closest primary school to 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY is Greenfield Primary School (324m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elizabeth Close, LE8 5UY is Jubilee Way, 259m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elizabeth Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5UY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Elizabeth Close

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

8 Elizabeth Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5UY). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 30.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £272,000 in March 2024.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Elizabeth Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Elizabeth Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£272,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2024Most recent
£272,000
+36.0%over 10 years
21 February 2014
£199,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5UY: £286,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LE8 5UY

On the street

Versus other Elizabeth Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Elizabeth Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,238

Street avg £2,937

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.3 km

Jubilee Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Greenfield Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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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