What type of property is Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR sell for?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR last sold for £364,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR have?

The current EPC rating for Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2019 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR heated?

The latest EPC at Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR had any planning applications?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey front extension and two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR is in council tax band E.

Where is Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR located?

Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR sits in Burton Overy, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR in a safe area?

Police records around Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR 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.

Which schools serve Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR?

The closest primary school to Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR is Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School (1.9km).

What transport links are near Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR?

The closest bus stop to Amberstone, Scotland Lane, LE8 9DR is Mayns Lane, 2.0km away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Amberstone, Scotland Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DR

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Amberstone

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

Amberstone is a four-bedroom detached house in Burton Overy, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9DR). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £592,000 sits 62.6% above the 2020 sale of £364,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold March 2020 for £364,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromF31toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Amberstone, Scotland Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at Amberstone.

2 applications on record at Amberstone, Scotland Lane, Burton Overy, Leicester, LE8 9DR

2decisions2extensions24documents1nearby

Jul 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Erection of a two storey rear extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
20/00674/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchJan 2023Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£592,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£364,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 March 2020Most recent
£364,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 9DR: £515,000 (2021–2020).

Nearby sales in LE8 9DR

On the street

Versus other Scotland Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Amberstone lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,193

Street avg £2,751

On par

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 207 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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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

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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

2.0 km

Mayns Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Great Glen St Cuthbert's 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 9DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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