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20 Central Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JB

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Central Close

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

20 Central Close is a semi-detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6JB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (51–96 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 51 m² it's 21.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 14 EPCs).

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Central Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 20 Central Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JB

3decisions1extensions45documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of 2no. two storey buildings to create 4 apartments (Revised Scheme)

    Documents
    25 docs on file
    Reference
    18/1701/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£132,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6JB: £240,000 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Central Close homes

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

20 Central Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Central Close

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
Comparables

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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.
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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bulls Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 6JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 6JB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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