What kind of home is 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF last sold for £230,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,500 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and October 2021, 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF rose from £49,500 to £230,000, a change of £180,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF use?

The latest EPC at 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF have?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF in?

4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

Police records around 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF show an average of 910 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

The closest primary school to 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (182m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moat Community College (420m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF?

The closest bus stop to 4 College Avenue, LE2 0JF is Saxby Street, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Leicester Rail Station, 316m away.

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4 College Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 4 College Avenue

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

4 College Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE2 0JF). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2023. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 13.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 68.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2021 at £230,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

4 College Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromE51toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 College Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 College Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JF

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Feb 2023
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of windows and doors at side and rear of house with double glazed white UPVC (Class C3)
New Windows
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
20220143
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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.

Price for 4 College Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£230,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2021Most recent
£230,000
+50.3%over 17 years
25 July 2004
£153,000
+209.1%over 7 years
28 February 1997
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 0JF: £240,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in LE2 0JF

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Versus other College Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 College Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,277

Street avg £1,620

Above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

910/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Saxby Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 0JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 0JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

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