What kind of home is 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG last sold for £222,000 in January 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £57,950 in April 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

Across 5 sales between April 1995 and January 2021, 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG rose from £57,950 to £222,000, a change of £164,050. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG in?

1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG sits in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

Police records around 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG 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.

What schools are near 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

The closest primary school to 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is Badgerbrook Primary School (303m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (950m).

What transport links are near 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is Charles Way, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Biggs Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WG

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Biggs Close

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

1 Biggs Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6WG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 is 21.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 53.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2021 for £222,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Biggs Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Biggs Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£222,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 January 2021Most recent
£222,000
+20.0%over 4 years
23 June 2016
£185,000
+13.5%over 2 years
7 November 2013
£163,000
+171.7%over 14 years
27 May 1999
£60,000
+3.5%over 4 years
27 April 1995
£57,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6WG: £220,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in LE8 6WG

On the street

Versus other Biggs Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Biggs Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,675

Street avg £2,027

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Charles Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 6WG 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 6WG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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