What kind of home is 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG last sold for £430,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

The current EPC rating for 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 9HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG use?

The latest EPC at 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG in?

6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG sits in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

Police records around 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG 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.

How well connected is 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG?

The closest bus stop to 6 Hornbeam Close, LE8 9HG is Bindley Lane, 770m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Hornbeam Close, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9HG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Hornbeam Close

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

6 Hornbeam Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9HG). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while 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.

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. Today's modelled estimate of £643,000 is 49.5% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached

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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 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromB85toC80

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 6 Hornbeam Close, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Hornbeam 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.

Current estimate

£643,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£430,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2013Most recent
£430,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in LE8 9HG: £295,850 (2013–2013).

Nearby sales in LE8 9HG

On the street

Versus other Hornbeam Close homes

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

6 Hornbeam Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,363

Street avg £2,301

Strongly above

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 13 years

On par

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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 Aspen Close, Great Glen

LE8 9AN

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£472k

1 Halford Close, Great Glen

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£441k

1 Buckthorn Way, Great Glen

LE8 9AL

4 bed2 bath

£385k

1 Fordview Close, Great Glen

LE8 9FG

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Crown Close, Great Glen

LE8 9HE

3 bed3 bath

£339k

1 Ashby Rise, Great Glen

LE8 9GB

3 bed1 bath

£550k

1 Beggars Roost, London Road, Great Glen

LE8 9FB

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

0.8 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 9HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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