What kind of home is 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB?

122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB?

The current EPC rating for 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB?

122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE1 1LB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB use?

The latest EPC at 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB in?

122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE1 postcode district.

Is 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB in a safe area?

Police records around 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (396% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB?

The closest primary school to 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (681m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beauchamp City Sixth Form (363m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB?

The closest bus stop to 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, LE1 1LB is Rutland Street, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Leicester Rail Station, 345m away.

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122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 122a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

122a is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 1LB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 51 m² this is the 13th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in 122a, where floor areas span 35–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (46 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 51 m² it's 24.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 56 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

122a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD61toE46

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 122a, Flat 3, Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

122a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

122a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE1 1LB: £160,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE1 1LB

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

122a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 76 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rutland Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beauchamp City Sixth Form. 54 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE1 1LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 1LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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