What type of property is 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF last sold for £260,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF located?

8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF sits in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

Police records around 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF 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 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

The closest primary school to 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF is Fleckney Church of England Primary School (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kibworth Mead Academy (2.7km).

What transport links are near 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cobwells Close, LE8 8UF is The Meer, 295m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cobwells Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8UF

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Cobwells Close

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

8 Cobwells Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 8UF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 105% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £260,000 in July 2024.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cobwells Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cobwells 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.

8 Cobwells Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 July 2024Most recent
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 8UF: £275,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 8UF

On the street

Versus other Cobwells Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Cobwells Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,881

Street avg £2,396

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Meer — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Fleckney Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 8UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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