17, Benskyn Close
17, Benskyn Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester to be a modern freehold house with 1,239 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 433 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
17, Benskyn Close, Leicester has an estimated sale value of £387,938 and an estimated rental value of £1,347 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 lies in the borough of Blaby, within the LE8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
17, Benskyn Close, Leicester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester would be worth £407,335, with a potential rental value of £1,414 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £360,782, with a rental value of £1,252 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester has declined by £2,434 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £35 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.2%.
Plot Size
17, Benskyn Close, Leicester occupies a 433 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 35 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Benskyn Close, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Aug 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
17, Benskyn Close, Leicester last changed hands on 28th October 2011, selling for £230,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 74.3% since October 2011.
- Sold Oct 2011£230,000
- Sold Mar 1997£105,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 820 metres of 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 20, Ludlam Close, Leicester, LE8 5BY, a freehold house, sold at £425,000 on the 16th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in LE8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester as the 31st largest and the 32nd most expensive of the 35 addresses on Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8.
Against the LE8 postcode district average, it is £59k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mGreenfield Primary School
- 1.7kmBlaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
- 1.7kmBadgerbrook Primary School
- 500mCountesthorpe Academy
- 2.7kmSouth Wigston High School
- 3.6kmWigston College
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Public Transport Nearby
South Wigston station is the nearest stop to 17, Benskyn Close, Leicester at 3.2 kilometres away.
- 3.2kmSouth Wigston
- 3.8kmNarborough
- 8.6kmLeicester
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
