What kind of home is 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET?

5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET last change hands?

5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET last sold for £355,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £225,000 in March 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2014 and October 2024, 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET rose from £225,000 to £355,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET?

The current EPC rating for 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET?

5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET use?

The latest EPC at 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET?

5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET in?

5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET sits in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET 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.

What transport links are near 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET?

The closest bus stop to 5 Barnfield Close, LE8 9ET is Bindley Lane, 681m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Barnfield Close, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9ET

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Barnfield Close

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

5 Barnfield Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9ET). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 76.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £355,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jan 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Barnfield Close, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Barnfield Close 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.

5 Barnfield Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£355,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£355,000
+5.2%over 7 years
20 March 2017
£337,500
+50.0%over 3 years
3 March 2014
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 9ET: £210,000 (2021–1997).

Nearby sales in LE8 9ET

On the street

Versus other Barnfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Barnfield Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,737

Street avg £2,766

Strongly above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 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.

£387k

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1 Grange Close, Great Glen

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1 Cherry Grove, Great Glen

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3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Edgehill Close, Great Glen

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£440k

1 Buckthorn Way, Great Glen

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4 bed2 bath

£272k

1 Cricks Retreat, Great Glen

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Bindley Lane — 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 9ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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