What type of property is 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL?

13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL?

13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL?

13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL 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.

Where is 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL located?

13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL sits in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL?

Police records around 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL 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 is the nearest station to 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL?

The closest bus stop to 13 Buckthorn Way, LE8 9AL is Village Hall, 974m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Buckthorn Way, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Buckthorn Way

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

13 Buckthorn Way is a semi-detached house in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9AL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Buckthorn Way, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Buckthorn Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

13 Buckthorn Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 9AL: £247,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 9AL

On the street

Versus other Buckthorn Way homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 13 Buckthorn Way lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 81 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£240k

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1 Cricks Retreat, Great Glen

LE8 9FF

2 bed1 bath

£270k

1 Cherry Grove, Great Glen

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3 bed1 bath

£274k

1 Acorn Lane, Great Glen

LE8 9HR

£288k

1 Grange Close, Great Glen

LE8 9GD

3 bed

£192k

1 Glen View Avenue, Great Glen

LE8 9HQ

£190k

1 Cromwell Road, Great Glen

LE8 9GU

£339k

1 Ashby Rise, Great Glen

LE8 9GB

3 bed1 bath

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

1.0 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 9AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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