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7 Cheer Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6ZB

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Cheer Close

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

7 Cheer Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6ZB). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 11% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 118.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £292,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Cheer Close

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromE39toD62
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cheer Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6ZB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Cheer Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Latest sale on 7 Cheer Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£292,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 July 2023Most recent

    £292,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6ZB: £84,000 (2013–1996).

On the street

Versus other Cheer Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 7 Cheer Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,264

Street avg £1,917

Below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Cheer Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£360k

1 Charlton Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ET

3 bed
£270k

1 Biggs Close, Whetstone

LE8 6WG

3 bed
£361k

1 Badger Drive, Whetstone

LE8 6ZW

4 bed
£268k

1 Cemetery Road, Whetstone

LE8 6LL

2 bed
£220k

1 Buxton Close, Whetstone

LE8 6NT

2 bed
£548k

1 Church Farm Lane, Willoughby Waterleys

LE8 6UD

4 bed2 bath
£549k

1 Beaver Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ZX

4 bed3 bath
£177k

1 Cliffe House Mews, High Street, Whetstone

LE8 6LP

2 bed
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.
Full Leicester report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Springwell Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Badgerbrook Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6ZB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Cheer Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6ZB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.