What type of property is 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG last sold for £84,000 in December 1999, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,950 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and December 1999, 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG rose from £75,950 to £84,000, a change of £8,050. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

The closest primary school to 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is Badgerbrook Primary School (303m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (950m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Biggs Close, LE8 6WG is Charles Way, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Biggs Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Biggs Close

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

2 Biggs Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6WG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since December 1999, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 sits 286.9% above the 1999 sale of £84,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£92/sq ft) was about 49.7% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 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.

2 Biggs Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£84,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 1999Most recent
£84,000
+10.6%over 4 years
29 March 1995
£75,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6WG: £222,000 (2021–2016).

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.

2 Biggs Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£988

Street avg £2,268

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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.

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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