31 Russell Square, Leicester, LE1 2DS
About 31 Russell Square
31 Russell Square is an end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 67 m² this is the 4th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 65–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
31 Russell Square has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
31 Russell Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
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.
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE1 2DS: £66,000 (2022–2014).
Versus other Russell Square homes
31 Russell Square is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 69 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
13/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
George Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Taylor Road Primary School. 57 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
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB







