8, Birch Close
8, Birch Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Birch Close, Leicester to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,593 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 818 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Birch Close, Leicester has an estimated sale value of £476,157 and an estimated rental value of £1,497 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Birch Close, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 lies in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, within the LE9 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Birch Close, Leicester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Birch Close, Leicester would be worth £499,965, with a potential rental value of £1,571 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £442,826, with a rental value of £1,392 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 8, Birch Close, Leicester has fallen by £5,517 (1.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £33 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.8%.
Plot Size
8, Birch Close, Leicester occupies a 818 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 15 other houses in this postcode, 14 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Birch Close, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Apr 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Birch Close, Leicester last changed hands on 21st June 2021, selling for £460,000. 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 15.0% since June 2021.
- Sold Jun 2021£460,000
- Sold May 2014£249,999
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 840 metres of 8, Birch Close, Leicester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 38, St. Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NX, a freehold house, sold at £395,000 on the 23rd September 2024.
Read more about house prices in LE9.
- Sold Sep 2024£395,000 | 4 Bed House38, St. Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NX38, St. Marys Way, Leicester, LE9 7NX
- Sold Jul 2024£460,000 | 4 Bed House12, Wentworth Avenue, Leicester, LE9 7NG12, Wentworth Avenue, Leicester, LE9 7NG
- Sold Mar 2016£303,750 | 4 Bed House16, Wentworth Avenue, Leicester, LE9 7NG16, Wentworth Avenue, Leicester, LE9 7NG
•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 8, Birch Close, Leicester as the largest and the most expensive of the 15 addresses on Birch Close, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9.
Against the LE9 postcode district average, it is £185k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mNewlands Community Primary School
- 1.1kmTownlands Church of England Primary School
- 1.4kmBarwell Infant School
- 1.2kmHeath Lane Academy
- 2.8kmThe Hinckley School
- 4.0kmHastings High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hinckley (Leics) station is the nearest stop to 8, Birch Close, Leicester at 4.7 kilometres away.
- 4.7kmHinckley (Leics)
- 8.3kmNarborough
- 10.3kmNuneaton
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.
