What type of property is 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR last change hands?

8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR last sold for £210,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in May 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2018 and April 2023, 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR rose from £150,000 to £210,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5XR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR 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 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR located?

8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR 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 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

The closest primary school to 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR is Greenfield Primary School (863m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (487m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Broadfield Way, LE8 5XR is Leysland Avenue, 372m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Broadfield Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Broadfield Way

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

8 Broadfield Way is a semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5XR). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 137.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it's 29.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 25 EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £210,000.

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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

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Broadfield Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Broadfield Way 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 Broadfield Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2023Most recent
£210,000
+40.0%over 4 years
8 May 2018
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5XR: £222,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in LE8 5XR

On the street

Versus other Broadfield Way homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Broadfield Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £2,602

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

0.4 km

Leysland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Countesthorpe Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 5XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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