142b, Flat 16, Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1LH
About 142b
142b is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE1 1LH). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 23 m² this is the 5th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in 142b, where floor areas span 19–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 79). The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).
At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
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Planning history
142b 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.
Sales history & valuation
142b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£153,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Charles Street homes
On epc rating, 142b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
23 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
13/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Rutland Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Beauchamp City Sixth Form. 55 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.1dB







