What kind of home is 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA sell for?

3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA last sold for £124,995 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,950 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and August 2012, 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA rose from £49,950 to £124,995, a change of £75,045. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA use?

The latest EPC at 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA 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.

Which area is 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA in?

3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA sits in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

Police records around 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA 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 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

The closest primary school to 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA is Fleckney Church of England Primary School (364m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Forge Close, LE8 8DA is Middletons Close, 108m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Forge Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8DA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 3 Forge Close

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

3 Forge Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 8DA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 57.6% above the 2012 sale of £124,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 41.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (August 2012).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD63toE47

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jan 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE47toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Forge Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Forge Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£124,995

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2012Most recent
£124,995
+150.2%over 16 years
26 June 1996
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 8DA: £198,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 8DA

On the street

Versus other Forge Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Forge Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,155

Street avg £2,380

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Leicester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Middletons Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fleckney Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 8DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 8DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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