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3 Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WU

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Heather Way

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

3 Heather Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5WU). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 29.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 94 m² it's 24.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (124 m² median across 7 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 September 2027

11 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromD59toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 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 3 Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 3 Heather Way.

1 application on record at 3 Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WU

0decisions1extensions
  1. Nov 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Reference
    02/0985/1/PX
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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.

3 Heather Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£245,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2017Most recent

    £245,000

    +16.7%over 1 year

  2. 11 December 2015

    £210,000

    +40.0%over 3 years

  3. 30 May 2012

    £150,000

    +163.4%over 14 years

  4. 23 April 1998

    £56,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5WU: £305,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Heather Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Heather Way outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,606

Street avg £2,112

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Scotland Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Greenfield Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5WU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 5WU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5WU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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 3 Heather Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.