What type of property is 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT sell for?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT last sold for £195,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £58,000 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and October 2018, 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT rose from £58,000 to £195,000, a change of £137,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in June 2021 under ref. 21/0367/HH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT 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 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT located?

2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT sits in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT 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 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

The closest primary school to 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone (349m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Buxton Close, LE8 6NT is Bridge Way, 233m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Buxton Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6NT

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Buxton Close

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

2 Buxton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6NT). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 36.4% above the 2018 sale price. Sold October 2018 for £195,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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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 Buxton Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Buxton Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Buxton Close.

1 application on record at 2 Buxton Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6NT

1decisions1extensions11documents2nearby

Jun 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
21/0367/HH
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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.

2 Buxton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£195,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2018Most recent
£195,000
+25.0%over 3 years
30 January 2015
£156,000
+169.0%over 14 years
25 June 2000
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6NT: £235,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE8 6NT

On the street

Versus other Buxton Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Buxton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,671

Street avg £2,878

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bridge Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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