Property profile

29 Penfold DriveCountesthorpe

Map showing 29 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester

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Estimated sale price

£290,000

Semi-Detached sold in Countesthorpe

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Nov 2025
£276,000Change since last sale: +£16,000 (+5.6%)
Annualised change
+6.0% per yearBlaby annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +2.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £301 per sq ft
£304 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£3 per sq ft (+1.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Countesthorpe
£278,950Estimate vs local median: +£13,000 (+4.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area89 m² / 958 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection29 May 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Nov 2025£276,000-

Local market

Property prices in Countesthorpe

Median price: £289,000
Price per sq ft: £297
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £343K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Countesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,950 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Countesthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£369,950£291
Semi-Detached40£278,950£301
Terraced14£228,000£292
Flats3£175,000£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Countesthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£182,950£166,000
2017£277,000£193,250£170,000
2018£290,000£207,000£171,500
2019£290,000£208,500£175,000
2020£302,500£217,500£188,500
2021£315,000£225,000£182,000
2022£361,500£275,000£222,500
2023£375,000£270,000£222,500
2024£371,000£265,000£215,000
2025£342,500£272,000£218,750
2026£425,000£278,000£221,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£217£234
2017£244£216£243
2018£251£237£217
2019£269£236£257
2020£262£257£228
2021£279£258£249
2022£299£296£270
2023£327£306£291
2024£334£299£321
2025£323£298£322
2026£288£328£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Countesthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Countesthorpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 5TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE8 5TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202529, Penfold Drive, Leicester, LE8 5TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
14 Nov 202519, Penfold Drive, Leicester, LE8 5TPTerracedFreehold£270,000
19 Sept 202511, Broomleys, Leicester, LE8 5RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
24 Nov 2025113, Station Road, Leicester, LE8 5TDOtherLeasehold£170,000
24 Nov 2025113A, Station Road, Leicester, LE8 5TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold113 m²£235,000 (2018)
4, Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold92 m²£212,500 (2018)
5, Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold87 m²£153,500 (2011)
7 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold81 m²£250,000 (2023)
9 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold92 m²£168,000 (2007)
10, Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester-77 m²-
11 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester-89 m²-
12 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold110 m²£332,000 (2025)
13, Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold101 m²£215,000 (2017)
16 Penfold Drive, Countesthorpe, LeicesterFreehold97 m²£217,000 (2017)

Area insights for LE8 5TP

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Overview

Postcode LE8 5TP is located in a rural town, within the Countesthorpe area of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Countesthorpe & Kilby area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year. The median sale price in Countesthorpe is £289,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £342,750. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Countesthorpe & Kilby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Countesthorpe & Kilby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Countesthorpe & Kilby is £58,492 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE8 5TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Countesthorpe & Kilby near LE8 5TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
481
Population density
6,238.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.18(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.54(-73%)
Other theft
2.73(-52%)
Public order
2.73(-61%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
448
93.53%
Other White
15
3.13%
Irish
5
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.84%
Indian
2
0.42%
Total population: 479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
16.48%
No qualifications
49
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
89
45.88%
Owns outright
64
32.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.79%
Other social rented
14
7.22%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.09%
Total households: 194

Schools

In the LE8 5TP postcode area, located within Countesthorpe & Kilby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LE8 5TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miSecondaryCountesthorpe AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE8 5TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE8 5TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCountesthorpe Express113 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TDWalking directions to Countesthorpe Express
0.2 miVillage Store69 Station Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5TBWalking directions to Village Store