What kind of home is 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ last change hands?

1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ last sold for £300,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ 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.

Which area is 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ in?

1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

Police records around 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ 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.

What schools are near 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is Hazel Community Primary School (692m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Beauchamp City Sixth Form (352m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is Tower Street, 197m away. The nearest rail option is Leicester Rail Station, 485m away.

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1a, Newtown Street, Leicester, LE1 6WJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 6WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 49.7% below the 2020 sale of £300,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£569/sq ft) was about 417.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £300,000 in May 2020.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD55toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 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 1a, Newtown Street, Leicester, LE1 6WJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 May 2020Most recent
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE1 6WJ: £200,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LE1 6WJ

On the street

Versus other Newtown Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,122

Street avg £1,492

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.4 km

Beauchamp City Sixth Form. 51 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 6WJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE1 6WJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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