6, Benskyn Close
6, Benskyn Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester is a modern freehold house with 1,399 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 265 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester is £518,984 and the estimated rental value is £1,502 per month.
Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 is located in the borough of Blaby within the LE8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
6, Benskyn Close, Leicester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2015.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £544,933 and a rental value of £1,577 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £482,655 and a rental value of £1,397 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester has moved down by £3,256 (0.6%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £39 per month (2.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester sits on a plot of 265 m2.
We have plot size data on 35 out of 35 other houses in the postcode and 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester sits on the 31st largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
6, Benskyn Close, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Jul 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester was last sold on 18th September 2015 for £245,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since September 2015, the market for similar properties has risen by 47.5%.
- Sold Sep 2015£245,000
- Sold Sep 2009£225,000
- Sold Jan 2001£117,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester within a radius of 870 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 14, Ludlam Close, Leicester, LE8 5BY, a freehold house which sold for £463,500 on the 13th June 2025.
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
Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 has a total of 35 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester is the 20th largest and the 9th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £190k more expensive than the average property in LE8.
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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
The closest station to 6, Benskyn Close, Leicester is South Wigston station, which is 3.2 kilometres away.
- 3.2kmSouth Wigston
- 3.8kmNarborough
- 8.6kmLeicester
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
