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5 Russell Square, Leicester, LE1 2DS

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Russell Square

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

5 Russell Square is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE1 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 293.6% above the 2014 sale of £47,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromC70toD63
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Russell Square, Leicester, LE1 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Russell Square has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Russell Square's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2014).

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£47,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2014Most recent

    £47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE1 2DS: £66,000 (2022–2013).

On the street

Versus other Russell Square homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Russell Square runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£701

Street avg £1,635

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Russell Square

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£184k

1 Vancouver Road

LE1 2GB

£171k

10 Calgary Road

LE1 2HA

£167k

1 Calgary Road

LE1 2HB

£166k

1 Lethbridge Close

LE1 2EA

£158k

1 Manitoba Road

LE1 2FW

£158k

1 Russell Square

LE1 2DS

2 bed1 bath
£157k

1 Fraser Close

LE1 2GG

£155k

1 Ontario Close

LE1 2JE

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Leicester district page.
Full Leicester report

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE1 2DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE1 2DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 2DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Russell Square, Leicester, LE1 2DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.