What type of property is 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF last change hands?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF last sold for £505,505 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £430,000 in September 2015, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and August 2021, 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF rose from £430,000 to £505,505, a change of £75,505. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF is A with a score of 93 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a B recorded in June 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (2,196 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF located?

3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF sits in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

Police records around 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF 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 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

The closest primary school to 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF is Badgerbrook Primary School (500m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (845m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Barley Close, LE8 6PF is Wright Close, 323m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Barley Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6PF

EPC A1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

204 m²

2196 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 93

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Barley Close

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

3 Barley Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6PF). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was B, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £609,000 is 20.5% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £505,505 in August 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

3 Barley Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A93

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromB86toA93

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Barley Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Barley Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6PF

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Jun 2025
Outline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the installation of a heat source pump to rear
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
25/0396/CLP
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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.

Latest sale on 3 Barley Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£505,505

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2021Most recent
£505,505
+17.6%over 5 years
24 September 2015
£430,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6PF: £440,000 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in LE8 6PF

On the street

Versus other Barley Close homes

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

Years Held for 3 Barley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,478

Street avg £2,275

Above

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 187 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

5 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wright Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Badgerbrook Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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