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1 Gloucester Close, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9HQ
This 105 square metre property in Desford, Leicester, Leicester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £235,000 in 2019, up from £170,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
105 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Conservatory
Glass-enclosed garden room
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2018from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromF32toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
50%22%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£320,000
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Transaction history
+38.2%(8y)
£235,000Latest
Jul 2019£170,000
Jul 2011Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in LE9 9HQ
5 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Jul 2019
£197,000
6 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Jul 2016
£184,950
3 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Aug 2013
£165,000
11 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Mar 2012
£160,000
2 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Jan 2001
£77,000
9 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester LE9 9HQ
Sept 1997
£75,000
House Price Index
Leicester-0.2%
97.7
Dec 25
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Gloucester Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,238/£1,815 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 60% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
7 years/14 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 20% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
66 (D)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
105 m²/89 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 83% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.3 t/year/3.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Desford, Leicester
This property is located in Desford, a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, 7 miles west of Leicester and 7 miles north‑east of Hinckley, on a hill approximately 400 feet above sea level.
Desford is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of England. It lies 7 miles (11 km) west of the centre of Leicester and about 7 miles north‑east of Hinckley. The settlement sits on a hill roughly 400 feet above sea level. The parish includes the hamlets of Botcheston and Newtown Unthank and a scattered settlement at Lindridge. According to the 2021 census the population was 4,592. Desford is recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086, though the name itself predates that entry; it is thought to mean “Deor’s Ford”, suggesting an Anglo Saxon origin, or alternatively “ford frequented with wild animals.”
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Leicester
Total Crimes
18
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual13(72%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(11%)
Drugs2(11%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Montgomery Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bramble Drive
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Old Cobblers Place
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Old Cobblers Place
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Old Cobblers Place
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Montgomery Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Desford Community Primary School
207m
2 mins
S
Bosworth Academy
836m
10 mins
Transport Links
19 within 3kmMain Street
Bus Stop445m
5 mins
Manor Gardens
Bus Stop530m
6 mins
Bosworth College
Bus Stop620m
7 mins
Newbold Road
Bus Stop684m
8 mins
Bosworth College
Bus Stop759m
9 mins
Caterpillar Works
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
21 points of interest nearby
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