What type of property is 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

When did 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS last change hands?

2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS last sold for £345,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and May 2023, 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS rose from £220,000 to £345,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 12 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5XS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS located?

2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

Police records around 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

The closest primary school to 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS is Greenfield Primary School (1.0km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (500m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hoffler Close, LE8 5XS is Winchester Road, 238m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hoffler Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 2 Hoffler Close

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

2 Hoffler Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5XS). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 57 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 is 15.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£866/sq ft) was about 296.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £345,000 in May 2023.

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 gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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.

2 Hoffler Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2012

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hoffler Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hoffler 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.

2 Hoffler Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£345,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2023Most recent
£345,000
+56.8%over 7 years
21 April 2016
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5XS: £315,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE8 5XS

On the street

Versus other Hoffler Close homes

Four headline reads against 57 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Hoffler Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£9,324

Street avg £2,682

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Winchester Road — 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 5XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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