What type of property is 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP last change hands?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP last sold for £180,000 in September 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £137,000 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and September 2008, 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP rose from £137,000 to £180,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +26.8% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

The current EPC rating for 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 81 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP 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 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP located?

3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE1 postcode district.

Is 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP 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 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

The closest primary school to 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (737m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beauchamp City Sixth Form (263m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Rawson Street, LE1 6UP is Tower Street, 221m away. The nearest rail option is Leicester Rail Station, 414m away.

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3 Rawson Street, Leicester, LE1 6UP

Swimming pool1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Rawson Street

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

3 Rawson Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 6UP). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in September 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2007–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 22.2% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 56.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Swimming poolYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Rawson Street, Leicester, LE1 6UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Rawson Street, Leicester, LE1 6UP

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May 2024
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement render to the side of house (Class C3) (Amended plans received 3/05/2024)
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20240262
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Rawson Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2008)

£180,000

Growth on file: 26.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

1 September 2008Most recent
£180,000
+31.4%over 1 year
9 July 2007
£137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE1 6UP: £125,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in LE1 6UP

On the street

Versus other Rawson Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Rawson Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £1,685

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

13/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tower Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beauchamp City Sixth Form. 51 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE1 6UP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 6UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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