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The Croft, Beadswell Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DA

Solar panels5 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
312 m²
3358 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Croft

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

The Croft is a six-bedroom detached house in Burton Overy, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9DA). It has a recorded floor area of 312 m² (around 3358 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 312 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £1,200,000 in April 2025. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Croft

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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.

The Croft's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Nov 2008
Low Energy Lighting
9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2021from Apr 2019
EPC improved fromD64toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing
DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Croft, Beadswell Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at The Croft, Beadswell Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DA

3decisions1extensions22documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of detached double garage to front, erection of two greenhouses, one to front and one to side, resiting of shed to side of dwelling

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    10/00483/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 The Croft was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£1,200,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2025Most recent

    £1,200,000

    +2.1%over 3 years
  2. 10 April 2022

    £1,175,000

    +186.6%over 2 years
  3. 18 July 2019

    £410,000

    +22.4%over 9 years
  4. 29 October 2009

    £335,000

    +131.0%over 10 years
  5. 22 July 1999

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 9DA: £277,500 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Beadswell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Croft outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

312 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Croft

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
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.

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

1.4 km

Mayns Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School. 1 school 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 9DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 9DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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 The Croft, Beadswell Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.