What type of property is 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN?

8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN?

8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN?

8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN located?

8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE1 postcode district.

Is 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN 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.

Which schools serve 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN?

The closest primary school to 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN is Taylor Road Primary School (254m), one of 44 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moat Community College (806m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Christow Street, LE1 2GN is Manitoba Road, 16m away. The nearest bus option is St Margaret's Bus Station, 727m away.

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8 Christow Street, Leicester, LE1 2GN

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Christow Street

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

8 Christow Street is an end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 2GN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.

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.

8 Christow Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Hot Water

ImmersionCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2013from Jul 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC73toE39

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Christow Street, Leicester, LE1 2GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Christow Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Christow Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£166,000

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 2GN: £109,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in LE1 2GN

On the street

Versus other Christow Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Christow Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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10 Calgary Road

LE1 2HA

£158k

1 Manitoba Road

LE1 2FW

£158k

1 Russell Square

LE1 2DS

2 bed1 bath

£157k

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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

0.0 km

Manitoba Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Taylor Road Primary School. 56 schools nearby.

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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 2GN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 2GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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