What kind of home is 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ is a detached house.

What did 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ sell for?

6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ last sold for £54,000 in November 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,500 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ in?

6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ sits in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

Police records around 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ 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.

What schools are near 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

The closest primary school to 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ is Fleckney Church of England Primary School (1.2km).

How well connected is 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Hensman Close, LE8 8UJ is The Meer, 213m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Hensman Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8UJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Hensman Close

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

6 Hensman Close is a detached house in Fleckney, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since November 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at -28.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 442.6% above the 1998 sale of £54,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£53/sq ft) was about 73.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Hensman Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Hensman 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.

Latest sale on 6 Hensman Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -28.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1998)

£54,000

Growth on file: -28.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

27 November 1998Most recent
£54,000
-28.5%
24 September 1998
£75,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 8UJ: £247,000 (2026–2012).

Nearby sales in LE8 8UJ

On the street

Versus other Hensman Close homes

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

6 Hensman Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£568

Street avg £2,655

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Edward Road, Fleckney

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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

0.2 km

The Meer — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 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 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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