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8 Farr Wood Close, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0FX

UPRN:100030517752Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (88)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-08)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T13:47:05.814576+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:08:53.350382+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T21:49:12.514483+00:00)
8 Farr Wood Close, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0FX

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£289,000
£275k - £303kHigh
Estimate
£289k
Range
£275k – £303k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
5.19%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Farr Wood Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£289,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield5.19%
1y Growth-1.5%
3y Growth+2.4%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+4.5%
Last Sold Price£164,950 (2007-07-06)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LE6 0FX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00608/TPO
    T1 Goat Willow - Remove. Tree is located approximately 1m from neighbours property, 3m from clients property. Fast growing species. In conflict with roofs. Preventing safe use of chimney. Shallow roots will damage driveway. Current legislation would not allow for a tree to be retained in such proximity to houses. Shouldn't of been part of the original TPO.
    Pending
  • 26/00606/TCA
    Mixed species of conifer hedges (Lawson's Cypress and Western Red Cedar), works to reduce them in height to the height of the top of the porch roof and shear to shape.
    Approved
  • 26/00538/HOU
    Partial garage conversion
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2007-07-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
3 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,591
Population Density247 /km²
Owner Occupied72%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 56%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • Martinshaw Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Elizabeth Woodville Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Lady Jane Grey Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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