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25 27, Flat 2, Highcross Street, Leicester, LE1 4PF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
26 m²
280 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 25 27

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

25 27 is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 4PF). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 25 27 (26–93 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 20 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (48 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.

25 27's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromC76toE46
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2019from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE46toD67
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2019from Apr 2019
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Aug 2019
EPC improved fromD68toC74
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 27, Flat 2, Highcross Street, Leicester, LE1 4PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 27 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

25 27 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1 sales in LE1 4PF: £602,000 (2019–2019).

On the street

Versus other Highcross Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 25 27 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 27

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Crime

655/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Nicholas Circle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Castle Mead Academy. 55 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 4PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE1 4PF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 4PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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 25 27, Flat 2, Highcross Street, Leicester, LE1 4PF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.