What kind of home is Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE1 6WJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

Flat 1, 8 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 Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ in?

Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

Police records around Flat 1, 8 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 Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 8 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 Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, LE1 6WJ is Tower Street, 197m away. The nearest rail option is Leicester Rail Station, 485m away.

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Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, Leicester, LE1 6WJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE1 6WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (50–94 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Low Energy Lighting

60%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-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 Flat 1, 8 Newtown Street, Leicester, LE1 6WJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£143,000

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 6WJ: £232,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LE1 6WJ

On the street

Versus other Newtown Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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